Latest earthquakes near Tacheng, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tacheng, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tacheng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tacheng (also known as 塔城), it will show up within minutes.
Tacheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tacheng, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tacheng in 2017. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tacheng that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tacheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tacheng during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 108 | 93.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tacheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tacheng occurred on Aug 9, 2017 05:27 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) south of Tacheng, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tacheng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jun 14, 1990 18:47, 203 kilometers (126 mi) south of Tacheng. It is the strongest earthquake near Tacheng in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tacheng, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Tacheng.
Nearest earthquakes from Tacheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tacheng, Xinjiang. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tacheng.
When was the last earthquake in Tacheng, Xinjiang?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tacheng on the night of April 1, 2024 at 04:55 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south of Tacheng at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tacheng, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tacheng, Xinjiang?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tacheng on the evening of June 14, 1990 at 18:47 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 203km north-east of Tacheng at a depth of 58km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tacheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tacheng, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tacheng. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
