Latest earthquakes near Tumxuk, Xinjiang today
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Tumxuk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 617 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tumxuk, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 61 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tumxuk roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tumxuk in 2024. A total of 247 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tumxuk that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tumxuk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tumxuk 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 | 575 | 93.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 6.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tumxuk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tumxuk occurred on Jan 23, 2024 00:09 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 159 kilometers (99 mi) north-northwest of Tumxuk, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tumxuk in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 13, 1961 22:34, 116 kilometers (72 mi) north-northwest of Tumxuk. It is the strongest earthquake near Tumxuk in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tumxuk, 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 Tumxuk.
Nearest earthquakes from Tumxuk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tumxuk, 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 Tumxuk.
When was the last earthquake in Tumxuk, Xinjiang?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tumxuk on the morning of May 19, 2026 at 11:43 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 124km northwest of Tumxuk at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tumxuk, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tumxuk, Xinjiang?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tumxuk on the evening of April 13, 1961 at 22:34 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 116km west of Tumxuk at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tumxuk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tumxuk, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 617 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tumxuk. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
