Latest earthquakes near Xinyuan, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xinyuan, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xinyuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xinyuan (also known as 新源县), it will show up within minutes.
Xinyuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 466 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xinyuan, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xinyuan roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xinyuan in 2024. A total of 78 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xinyuan that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xinyuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Xinyuan 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 | 442 | 94.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 4.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xinyuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xinyuan occurred on Aug 9, 2017 05:27 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 103 kilometers (64 mi) north-northwest of Xinyuan, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xinyuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 149 kilometers (93 mi) north-northwest of Xinyuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Xinyuan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Xinyuan, 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 Xinyuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Xinyuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xinyuan, 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 Xinyuan.
When was the last earthquake in Xinyuan, Xinjiang?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Xinyuan on the evening of February 8, 2025 at 22:12 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south of Xinyuan at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xinyuan, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xinyuan, Xinjiang?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Xinyuan on the night of December 23, 1906 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 149km east-northeast of Xinyuan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xinyuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xinyuan, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 466 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xinyuan. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
