Latest earthquakes near Turpan, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Turpan, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Turpan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Turpan (also known as 吐鲁番), it will show up within minutes.
Turpan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 79 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Turpan, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Turpan in 2016. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Turpan that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Turpan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Turpan 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 | 72 | 91.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 7.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Turpan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Turpan occurred on Dec 8, 2016 11:15 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) west-northwest of Turpan, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Turpan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Aug 5, 1914 04:32, 200 kilometers (124 mi) west-northwest of Turpan. It is the strongest earthquake near Turpan 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 Turpan, 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 Turpan.
Nearest earthquakes from Turpan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Turpan, 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 Turpan.
When was the last earthquake in Turpan, Xinjiang?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Turpan on the evening of January 22, 2024 at 20:25 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 275km northwest of Turpan at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Turpan, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Turpan, Xinjiang?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Turpan on the night of August 5, 1914 at 04:32 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 200km east of Turpan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Turpan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Turpan, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 79 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Turpan. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 46 days.
