After a major earthquake in China, the ground keeps moving: aftershocks are smaller quakes triggered as the crust adjusts around the fault that ruptured. They are most frequent right after the mainshock and taper off over days to months. This page tracks recent seismic activity across China live, so you can follow an aftershock sequence as it happens. For instant alerts the moment a new aftershock strikes near you, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications.
Recent earthquakes in China
- 3.3NORTHERN QINGHAI, CHINA1 day ago
- 3.0EASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA2 days ago
- 3.1EASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA2 days ago
- 5.2271 km SSE of Dunhuang, China3 days ago
- 5.421 km WNW of Jiangyou, China3 days ago
- 4.1NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA3 days ago
- 3.4NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA5 days ago
- 3.0YUNNAN-GUIZHOU BORDER REG, CHINA1 week ago
- 3.3NEI MONGOL-NINGXIA BDR, CHINA1 week ago
- 3.4MYANMAR-CHINA BORDER REGION1 week ago
- 3.0EASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA1 week ago
- 5.019 km NW of Fuji, China1 week ago
Aftershocks in China - FAQ
Are there aftershocks in China right now?
No large events have been recorded in China in the last 24 hours, but aftershocks can continue for weeks or months after a major quake. The live feed above updates the moment new activity is detected.
How long do aftershocks last after a big earthquake in China?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the hours and days right after the mainshock and taper off over time, but a large earthquake can produce aftershocks for months. Their number and size follow well-known patterns (Omori and Bath laws), so activity gradually declines even though individual aftershocks can still be strongly felt.
Can I get an alert for the next aftershock in China?
Yes. Turn on browser notifications above to get a heads-up when a new quake is detected near China, or install the free QuakeMate app for wake-you-up critical alerts with custom magnitude and region rules.