Latest earthquakes near Ürümqi, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ürümqi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ürümqi (also known as 乌鲁木齐), it will show up within minutes.
Ürümqi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ürümqi, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ürümqi in 2016. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ürümqi that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ürümqi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ürümqi 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 | 100 | 91.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ürümqi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ürümqi occurred on Dec 8, 2016 11:15 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 101 kilometers (63 mi) west of Ürümqi, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ürümqi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 215 kilometers (134 mi) west of Ürümqi. It is the strongest earthquake near Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi, 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 Ürümqi.
Nearest earthquakes from Ürümqi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ürümqi, 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 Ürümqi.
When was the last earthquake in Ürümqi, Xinjiang?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ürümqi on the evening of November 1, 2024 at 23:05 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 104km west of Ürümqi at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ürümqi, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ürümqi, Xinjiang?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ürümqi on the night of December 23, 1906 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 215km west of Ürümqi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ürümqi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ürümqi, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ürümqi. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
