Shanxi, ChinaSep 9, 2026, 10:51
Nearby significant earthquake32 km from Jiyuan-9 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in China
Live map and archive of seismic activity in China.
Updated: 11:06
Recent earthquakes that may have affected China
eastern Inner Mongolia, ChinaSep 9, 2026, 10:12
Nearby significant earthquake226 km from Xilinhot-10 km deep
western TibetSep 9, 2026, 00:03
Nearby significant earthquake214 km from Gar-121 km deep
97 km NNE of Chitre, NepalSep 8, 2026, 16:08
Nearby significant earthquake476 km from Xigazê10 km deep13 felt reports
China Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours4
Past 7 Days10
Past 30 Days61
Past 365 Days959
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
77
5.4
Largest Magnitude
Jiangyou, China · 21 km WNW
Significant
1
3.6
Most Recent2 HR AGO
Shanxi, China
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 62Intermediate-focus 15Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
77 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in China.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in China
How often does China have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in China depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in China recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in China with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in China?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for China.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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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: Sep 9, 2026, 11:06 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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