Latest earthquakes near Yili, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yili, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yili? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yili (also known as 伊梨), it will show up within minutes.
Yili Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 426 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yili, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yili roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yili in 2021. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yili that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yili in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yili 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 | 407 | 95.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 4.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yili
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yili occurred on Aug 9, 2017 05:27 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) east-northeast of Yili, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yili in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 287 kilometers (178 mi) east-northeast of Yili. It is the strongest earthquake near Yili 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 Yili, 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 Yili.
Nearest earthquakes from Yili
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yili, 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 Yili.
When was the last earthquake in Yili, Xinjiang?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yili on the evening of March 28, 2025 at 21:20 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 246km northwest of Yili at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yili, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yili, Xinjiang?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yili on the night of December 23, 1906 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 287km east of Yili at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yili since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yili, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 426 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yili. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
