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China – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
52
Latest UTC: 2026-10-19 10:57:08
Strongest
M7.5
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Country rank
#19
544 quakes in 2026 · out of 19 countries
Averages
M4.23 · 18 km
Avg this month: M3.65

Seismic profile

Analysis period05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026Data as of: 05 Oct 2026 · 16:00 UTC
Minimum magnitude

The last update is over two hours old. The figures reflect the data timestamp shown below.

What the data show

China · M ≥ 3.0

After source reconciliation, the catalogue contains 555 event entries of M3.0 or above for this area and period, spread over 216 days.

Catalogue entries55505 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026
Strongest recorded earthquakeM6.3Qaidam ↗
Depth · median10.0 km555 events with valid depth
Last 30 days73Previous 30 days: 70

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026

Earthquakes by month

M ≥ 3.0

Each bar counts events within the selected period. Hatched months are only partially included.

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MonthAnalysis periodCatalogue entries
October 2025 · Partial month05 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 202540
November 202501 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 202529
December 202501 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 202543
January 202601 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 202630
February 202601 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 202641
March 202601 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 202610
April 202601 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 202620
May 202601 May 2026 – 31 May 202622
June 202601 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 202654
July 202601 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 202699
August 202601 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 202679
September 202601 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 202672
October 2026 · Partial month01 Oct 2026 – 05 Oct 202616

How strong were the earthquakes?

Catalogue entries · 555

M 3.0 – < 4.0272
M 4.0 – < 5.0212
M 5.0 – < 6.067
M ≥ 6.04

At what depth did they occur?

555 events with valid depth

0 – < 30 km492
30 – < 70 km31
70 – < 300 km31
300 – 750 km1

0 events without valid depth are excluded here.

Depth · median

Half of the available values lie on either side of the median; ties are possible.

Current period in context

Last 30 days73
Previous 30 days70
Median of the eleven previous 30-day periods35

Same magnitude threshold, separate periods. Differences may also reflect changes in recording. No hazard level or forecast is inferred.

Where were earthquakes recorded?

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

The interactive map complements the event links on this page.

Marker size and colour indicate magnitude.

Strongest recorded earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0

Data and methodology

Analysis period: 05 Oct 2025 16:00 – 05 Oct 2026 16:00 UTC

Data and methodology

Reports are first reconciled using existing event associations. Additional reports from different sources are consolidated only when every pair is within 5 seconds, 10 km and 0.5 magnitude units, source groups do not overlap and exactly one group matches. Ambiguous cases remain separate. The preferred report determines magnitude, time and area; period and magnitude filters are applied afterwards. The start is included and the end excluded (UTC).

50 additional source reports were consolidated during source reconciliation.

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

Source reports used

The preferred report of each group is counted. Source priority follows the earthquake list. Different magnitude types and recording gaps limit comparability.

  • EMSC374
  • USGS104
  • GFZ45
  • SERBIA_RSZ14
  • RESIF9
  • ISC5
  • INGV3
  • USP1

The profile is recalculated hourly from the earthquake catalogue. Later source revisions may also change historical values.

Data as of: 05 Oct 2026 · 16:32 UTC

Overview – China

The latest recorded earthquake in China was on 2026-10-19 at 10:57 UTC in Sichuan with magnitude M5.0.

In the current month, 52 earthquakes were recorded in China with an average magnitude of 3.65.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Xizang (85), followed by Xinjiang (81).

The strongest recorded earthquake in China reached magnitude M7.5 on 2025-01-07.

In 2026, 94% of events were M≥3 and 14% were M≥5.

All-time events
861
Strongest
M7.5
Latest (UTC)
2026-10-19 10:57:19 UTC

Map – China

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in China.

Strongest – China

Open event
M7.5 Qulho
UTC: 2025-01-07 01:05:17 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Recent earthquakes – China

Showing the latest 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M5.0 Depth: 10 km
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Sichuan · Mianyang

Time (UTC) 2026-10-19 10:57:08 UTC
Coordinates 31.948, 104.458
Source usgs

31 km NW of Jiangyou, China

M3.3 Depth: 30 km
Open event ↗

Xizang · Qutang town

Time (UTC) 2026-10-19 06:21:52 UTC
Coordinates 28.194, 87.192
Source emsc

WESTERN XIZANG

M3.2 Depth: 13 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Hejing County

Time (UTC) 2026-10-17 18:50:05 UTC
Coordinates 43.020, 84.720
Source emsc

NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M3.8 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Xizang · Chabug township

Time (UTC) 2026-10-17 18:30:49 UTC
Coordinates 34.000, 86.180
Source emsc

WESTERN XIZANG

M3.0 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Uqturpan County

Time (UTC) 2026-10-17 07:44:32 UTC
Coordinates 41.200, 78.770
Source emsc

SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M3.5 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Xizang · Gyaco

Time (UTC) 2026-10-16 19:35:20 UTC
Coordinates 28.807, 87.501
Source emsc

WESTERN XIZANG

M3.2 Depth: 13 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Kuqa City

Time (UTC) 2026-10-16 17:51:30 UTC
Coordinates 40.880, 84.020
Source emsc

SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M3.1 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Qinghai · Xinghai County

Time (UTC) 2026-10-16 00:37:42 UTC
Coordinates 35.380, 99.550
Source emsc

SOUTHERN QINGHAI, CHINA

M3.1 Depth: 17 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Gurtu Town

Time (UTC) 2026-10-14 23:16:27 UTC
Coordinates 43.920, 83.950
Source emsc

NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M3.2 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Yunnan · Xuelin

Time (UTC) 2026-10-14 19:25:20 UTC
Coordinates 22.985, 99.538
Source emsc

MYANMAR-CHINA BORDER REGION

M3.4 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Liaoning · Shuantaizi District

Time (UTC) 2026-10-14 06:06:25 UTC
Coordinates 41.190, 122.030
Source emsc

LIAONING, CHINA

M3.3 Depth: 17 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Mori Kazakh Autonomous County

Time (UTC) 2026-10-14 05:21:14 UTC
Coordinates 44.650, 91.020
Source emsc

NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M4.8 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Inner Mongolia · Bayan Hot

Time (UTC) 2026-10-13 08:15:04 UTC
Coordinates 38.720, 105.390
Source isc

Western Nei Mongol

M4.4 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Inner Mongolia · Bayan Hot

Time (UTC) 2026-10-13 08:15:03 UTC
Coordinates 38.750, 104.680
Source emsc

WESTERN NEI MONGOL, CHINA

M3.6 Depth: 19 km
Open event ↗

Ningxia · Zhangyi

Time (UTC) 2026-10-12 22:18:12 UTC
Coordinates 35.790, 106.040
Source emsc

GANSU-NINGXIA BORDER REG, CHINA

M3.7 Depth: 11 km
Open event ↗

Sichuan · Yuhe

Time (UTC) 2026-10-12 22:01:31 UTC
Coordinates 28.190, 104.810
Source emsc

EASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA

M3.1 Depth: 19 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Lopnur

Time (UTC) 2026-10-12 15:30:29 UTC
Coordinates 39.240, 89.430
Source emsc

SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M4.0 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Xizang · Lhasa

Time (UTC) 2026-10-12 08:27:02 UTC
Coordinates 30.140, 92.406
Source emsc

EASTERN XIZANG

M3.3 Depth: 21 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Shayar County

Time (UTC) 2026-10-10 16:43:38 UTC
Coordinates 39.980, 82.960
Source emsc

SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M3.3 Depth: 7 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Baicheng County

Time (UTC) 2026-10-10 14:06:33 UTC
Coordinates 42.230, 81.540
Source emsc

NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M3.3 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Terek Township

Time (UTC) 2026-10-09 23:48:35 UTC
Coordinates 40.120, 75.620
Source emsc

SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M3.7 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Xizang · Tsona City

Time (UTC) 2026-10-09 21:49:39 UTC
Coordinates 28.012, 92.671
Source emsc

EASTERN XIZANG-INDIA BORDER REG.

M3.1 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Xizang · Tsona City

Time (UTC) 2026-10-09 21:43:06 UTC
Coordinates 28.019, 92.555
Source emsc

EASTERN XIZANG-INDIA BORDER REG.

M3.4 Depth: 19 km
Open event ↗

Xinjiang · Kuqa City

Time (UTC) 2026-10-09 20:04:30 UTC
Coordinates 41.210, 83.710
Source emsc

SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

M3.1 Depth: 22 km
Open event ↗

Sichuan · Lingguan

Time (UTC) 2026-10-09 16:45:14 UTC
Coordinates 30.290, 102.860
Source emsc

WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA

M3.2 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Xizang · Kyungzê township

Time (UTC) 2026-10-09 06:04:46 UTC
Coordinates 28.191, 88.054
Source emsc

WESTERN XIZANG

M3.8 Depth: 23 km
Open event ↗

Sichuan · Lingguan

Time (UTC) 2026-10-09 04:21:53 UTC
Coordinates 30.290, 102.850
Source emsc

WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA

M2.9 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Xizang · Qutang town

Time (UTC) 2026-10-09 02:15:47 UTC
Coordinates 28.200, 87.438
Source emsc

WESTERN XIZANG

M4.4 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Xizang · Kampa County

Time (UTC) 2026-10-09 01:11:58 UTC
Coordinates 28.368, 88.567
Source emsc

WESTERN XIZANG

M3.0 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Sichuan · Fuxing

Time (UTC) 2026-10-07 10:56:00 UTC
Coordinates 28.500, 104.650
Source emsc

EASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA

Top regions – China

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

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    Events: 206
  2. xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
    Events: 142
  3. Xizang
    Events: 85
  4. Xinjiang
    Events: 81
  5. Qinghai
    Events: 79

FAQ – China

What is the latest recorded earthquake in China?
The newest entry in our database for China is dated 2026-10-19 10:57:19 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in China?
The strongest recorded event in our database for China reached magnitude M7.5.
How many earthquakes are recorded for China?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 861 recorded earthquakes for China (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in China?
Across all recorded events in China, the average magnitude is M4.23 and the average depth is 18 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for China to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Regions · China

Significant historical earthquakes – China

with casualties or damage

  1. 1556 Shaanxi Province M8.0 830'000 deaths
  2. 1976 Ne: Tangshan M7.5 242'769 deaths 5'600 M USD
  3. 1920 Gansu Province, Shanxi Province M8.3 235'502 deaths 25 M USD tsunami
  4. 1290 Nei Mongol: Ningcheng M6.8 100'000 deaths
  5. 2008 Sichuan Province M7.9 87'652 deaths 86'000 M USD tsunami
  6. 1718 Gansu Province M7.5 73'000 deaths
  7. 1739 Ningxia M8.0 50'000 deaths
  8. 1668 Shandong Province M8.5 42'578 deaths tsunami

Country history – China

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