Earthquakes in China today
Earthquakes in China and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in China since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 298 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in China. The strongest was magnitude 8.6 (August 15, 1950). In the last 10 years there were 265 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 27 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M7.0, October 22, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 1950 | 8.6 | 1950 Assam-Tibet Earthquake | 15 km |
| December 22, 1906 | 8.0 | 95 km WSW of Shihezi, China | 15 km |
| December 16, 1920 | 7.9 | 125 km E of Baiyin, China | 15 km |
| August 10, 1931 | 7.9 | 172 km SE of Altay, China | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 7.9 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | 19 km |
| December 25, 1932 | 7.8 | 108 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | 15 km |
| January 7, 1937 | 7.8 | Southern Qinghai, China | 15 km |
| November 14, 2001 | 7.8 | Southern Qinghai, China | 10 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in China today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in China?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 8.6, on August 15, 1950.
How often are there earthquakes in China?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 265 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 27 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.