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Recent Earthquakes in China

1 earthquake today, 8 in the last 7 days, 39 in the last 30 days, most recently 6 hours ago.

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As of 8 September 2026, 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near China in the past 24 hours, 8 in the last 7 days and 39 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 5.5 event in northern Qinghai, China at 10 km depth on 18 August 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.

Today
1
Last 7 days
8
Last 30 days
39
Strongest recent
M 5.5
Most recent
6 hours ago
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Western China, especially Tibet, Xinjiang and Sichuan, is highly seismic due to the India–Eurasia collision. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in China - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for China, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in China - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.

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Did people in China feel recent earthquakes?

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Watching China from abroad?

Many people reading this page are not in China - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.

How strong was it
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake near 21 km WNW of Jiangyou, China on 03/09/2026, 11:39:41 - a moderate earthquake, widely felt and capable of light damage to vulnerable buildings near the epicentre. The USGS PAGER impact estimate for this event was yellow, meaning a local-scale impact with some casualties and damage possible.
Was it widely felt
No felt reports have been submitted for this earthquake yet. That is common for events offshore, at depth, or away from populated areas.
What happens next
5 further earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in China since. Aftershocks typically continue for days to weeks and decay in frequency.
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Earthquakes in China: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in China today?

Yes - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near China in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 4.0 near Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou Rg, China. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in China yesterday?

No earthquakes were recorded in or near China in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in China this week (last 7 days)?

8 earthquakes have been 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?

39 earthquakes have been recorded in or near China in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.5.

Are there earthquakes in China?

Yes. China is seismically active - 39 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 4.0 event near Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou Rg, 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 5.5, located in northern Qinghai, China.

Is China in an earthquake zone?

Western China, especially Tibet, Xinjiang and Sichuan, is highly seismic due to the India–Eurasia collision.

How many earthquakes does China get per year?

The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but China's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 39 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Western China, especially Tibet, Xinjiang and Sichuan, is highly seismic due to the India–Eurasia collision. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.

Is there a tsunami warning for China?

Major undersea earthquakes near China can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/china for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for China.

Is there an earthquake alert app for China?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for China, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

What is the best app to track earthquakes in China?

QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for China: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for China?

QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for China on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.

Has there been a big earthquake in China recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near China was magnitude 5.5 in northern Qinghai, China. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.