Western China, especially Tibet, Xinjiang and Sichuan, is highly seismic due to the India–Eurasia collision. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in China, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in China
- 4.7WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA1 day ago · 08/06/2026, 10:52:58 · 10 km deep
- 4.6WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA1 day ago · 07/06/2026, 21:07:13 · 10 km deep
- 5.3NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA1 week ago · 29/05/2026, 06:55:57 · 3 km deep
- 4.0CHINA-LAOS BORDER REGION1 week ago · 28/05/2026, 17:08:54 · 9 km deep
- 4.7SOUTHERN QINGHAI, CHINA1 week ago · 28/05/2026, 02:37:54 · 10 km deep
- 5.1XIZANG-QINGHAI BORDER REGION2 weeks ago · 22/05/2026, 17:16:30 · 10 km deep
- 5.1GUANGXI, CHINA3 weeks ago · 18/05/2026, 13:44:31 · 10 km deep
- 4.7NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA3 weeks ago · 18/05/2026, 08:32:27 · 35 km deep
- 5.1GUANGXI, CHINA3 weeks ago · 17/05/2026, 16:21:06 · 0 km deep
- 4.8EASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA4 weeks ago · 12/05/2026, 14:55:17 · 10 km deep
Earthquakes in China: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in China in the last 7 days?
There have been 2 earthquakes recorded in or near China in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in China in the last 30 days?
10 earthquakes have been recorded in or near China in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.3.
Are there earthquakes in China?
Yes. China is seismically active - 10 earthquakes have been recorded in or near China in the last 30 days. Western China, especially Tibet, Xinjiang and Sichuan, is highly seismic due to the India–Eurasia collision.
What was the most recent earthquake in China?
The most recent earthquake in China was a magnitude 4.7 event near WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in China?
The strongest earthquake in the recent China feed was magnitude 5.3, located near NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA.
Is China in an earthquake zone?
Western China, especially Tibet, Xinjiang and Sichuan, is highly seismic due to the India–Eurasia collision.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.