41 km SSE of Qash, ChinaOct 24, 2026, 08:29
Epicenter nearby41 km from Qash10 km deep
Recent notable earthquakes in and around China
223 km ENE of Nagqu, ChinaOct 24, 2026, 08:39
Nearby significant earthquake223 km from Nagqu10 km deep
southern Xinjiang, ChinaOct 24, 2026, 04:39
Nearby significant earthquake38 km from Kashgar20 km deep
195 km NE of Nagqu, ChinaOct 24, 2026, 13:26
Nearby significant earthquake196 km from Nagqu10 km deep
209 km ENE of Nagqu, ChinaOct 24, 2026, 00:07
Nearby significant earthquake209 km from Nagqu10 km deep
Most Recent
4 hours agoChina Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours32
Past 7 Days170
Past 30 Days≥526
Past 365 Days≥4,743
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
≥521
Significant
≥1
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 472Intermediate-focus 49Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
521 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in China
How often are earthquakes recorded in the China area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in China was 170. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the China area?
The largest earthquake recorded in China in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 7.0. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 24, 2026, 19:00 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).