Seismic Activity in China
Over the past 30 days, there have been 26 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 6.3 event near 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China.
Earthquakes in China
2 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M6.3
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Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — China
Over the past 30 days, China has recorded 26 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 8 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 18 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 26 shallow (<70 km). 7 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 22 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Cluster detection flagged 5 aftershock sequences; the largest contained 11 smaller events within 20 km and 72 hours of its mainshock. Focal depths ranged from 8.1 km to 12.6 km. All 26 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 6.3 event near 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China at 10.0 km depth, which drew 1 felt report from the public and triggered a orange PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 5.4 near 277 km S of Dunhuang, China, trails by 0.9 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near 265 km SSE of Dunhuang, China.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 26 of 26
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 hours ago 2026-07-04 10:28:54 UTC | 4.7mb | 16 km ESE of Pianjiao, China 25.983°, 100.743° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 16 km ESE of Pianjiao, China on July 4, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 25.983°, 100.743°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
16 hours ago 2026-07-04 10:07:37 UTC | 4.6mb | 13 km E of Pianjiao, China 25.994°, 100.713° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 4, 2026, China registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 13 km E of Pianjiao, China at 10:07 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 25.994°N, 100.713°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-06-30 23:44:54 UTC | 5.3mww | 265 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.830°, 95.327° | 10.0 km | - | VI | yellow | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 265 km SSE of Dunhuang, China with origin time 23:44 UTC on June 30, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a yellow alert level for this event, signalling local impact possible. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 6.5, classified as very strong shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.830°, 95.327°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-06-28 16:12:08 UTC | 5.2mww | 8 km WNW of Changning, China 28.603°, 104.842° | 10.0 km | 21 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 28, 2026, China registered a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 8 km WNW of Changning, China at 16:12 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for China, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. 21 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 28.603°, 104.842°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-06-28 03:39:21 UTC | 4.6mb | 244 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 38.040°, 95.434° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 03:39 UTC on June 28, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 244 km SSE of Dunhuang, China. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 38.040°, 95.434°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-23 2026-06-23 15:56:34 UTC | 4.5mb | 272 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.770°, 95.373° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 272 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on June 23, 2026, with origin time 15:56 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 37.770°N, 95.373°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-23 2026-06-23 15:29:02 UTC | 5.2mww | 265 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.821°, 95.298° | 8.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 15:29 UTC on June 23, 2026, a magnitude 5.2 tremor occurred 265 km SSE of Dunhuang, China. At just 8.1 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. Geolocation places the event at 37.821°N, 95.298°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 13:58:22 UTC | 4.4mb | 255 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.953°, 95.503° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 255 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on June 18, 2026 at 13:58 UTC. It arrived roughly 53 hours after a larger magnitude 6.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.953°, 95.503°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 07:11:58 UTC | 4.5mb | 273 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.767°, 95.397° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 273 km SSE of Dunhuang, China came in on June 18, 2026 at 07:11 UTC. Coming 46 hours after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.767°, 95.397°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 14:20:04 UTC | 5.2mb | 263 km WSW of Yanglong, China 37.893°, 95.650° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.2 earthquake 263 km WSW of Yanglong, China at 14:20 UTC on June 17, 2026. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.893°, 95.650°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 06:28:50 UTC | 4.8mb | 261 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.889°, 95.437° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 17, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 261 km SSE of Dunhuang, China, logged at 06:28 UTC. It arrived roughly 21 hours after a larger magnitude 6.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.889°, 95.437°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 03:25:24 UTC | 4.0mb | 269 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.842°, 95.573° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 269 km SSE of Dunhuang, China at 03:25 UTC on June 17, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.3 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 37.842°N, 95.573°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-17 2026-06-17 02:06:18 UTC | 4.8mb | 268 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.847°, 95.544° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 17, 2026 at 02:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 268 km SSE of Dunhuang, China. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.3 earthquake that occurred about 17 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 37.847°N, 95.544°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 21:52:45 UTC | 4.3mb | 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.890°, 95.404° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China with origin time 21:52 UTC on June 16, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.3 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 37.890°N, 95.404°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 18:50:23 UTC | 4.3mb | 264 km S of Dunhuang, China 37.827°, 95.227° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 16, 2026, China registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 264 km S of Dunhuang, China at 18:50 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.827°, 95.227°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 13:27:36 UTC | 4.9mb | 254 km S of Dunhuang, China 37.920°, 95.251° | 12.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.9 seismic event took place 254 km S of Dunhuang, China on June 16, 2026 at 13:27 UTC. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At 12.6 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.920°, 95.251°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 11:14:17 UTC | 5.0mb | 261 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.882°, 95.431° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 261 km SSE of Dunhuang, China came in on June 16, 2026 at 11:14 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.3 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 37.882°N, 95.431°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 11:01:02 UTC | 4.7mb | 248 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.979°, 95.270° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 248 km SSE of Dunhuang, China with origin time 11:01 UTC on June 16, 2026. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 6.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 37.979°, 95.270°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 09:45:26 UTC | 5.4mb | 277 km S of Dunhuang, China 37.699°, 95.213° | 10.0 km | - | VI | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded 277 km S of Dunhuang, China on June 16, 2026 at 09:45 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 6.6 — considered very strong. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 37.699°N, 95.213°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 09:42:35 UTC | 5.2mb | 242 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 38.058°, 95.431° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 5.2 event was detected 242 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on June 16, 2026, with origin time 09:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.058°, 95.431°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 09:06:55 UTC | 6.3mww | 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.889°, 95.403° | 10.0 km | 1 | VII | orange | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 16, 2026 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 7.8 (severe). The USGS PAGER system assigned a orange alert level for this event, signalling regional impact possible. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 11 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for China over the past 30 days. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 37.889°, 95.403°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-14 2026-06-14 17:13:41 UTC | 4.4mb | 17 km W of Hancheng, China 35.440°, 110.235° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 14, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 17 km W of Hancheng, China, logged at 17:13 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 35.440°N, 110.235°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-11 2026-06-11 06:29:28 UTC | 4.4mb | 25 km WSW of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China 39.160°, 88.626° | 12.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 11, 2026 at 06:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 25 km WSW of Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan, China. The hypocenter lay at 12.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 39.160°, 88.626°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-10 2026-06-10 07:40:25 UTC | 4.3mb | 266 km SSE of Dunhuang, China 37.830°, 95.400° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 07:40 UTC on June 10, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 266 km SSE of Dunhuang, China. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 37.830°, 95.400°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-08 2026-06-08 10:52:56 UTC | 4.4mb | 14 km E of Kangding, China 30.002°, 102.110° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 14 km E of Kangding, China on June 8, 2026 at 10:52 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 30.002°, 102.110°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-07 2026-06-07 21:07:12 UTC | 4.6mb | 13 km S of Kangding, China 29.884°, 101.953° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 13 km S of Kangding, China at 21:07 UTC on June 7, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 29.884°, 101.953°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours2
Last 30 Days26
2026 (M2.5+)104
Largest (30 Days)
M6.3
260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
2026-06-16
Largest in 2026
M6.3
260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
2026-06-16
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About China
China experiences earthquakes across its western regions due to the ongoing collision between India and Asia. The 2008 Sichuan earthquake was particularly devastating.
China Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, China has recorded 104 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in China in 2026 was a magnitude 6.3 event near Dunhuang, China.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in China?
In the past 30 days, 26 earthquakes have been recorded in the China region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in China?
The largest recent earthquake in the China area was a magnitude 6.3 event that occurred 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China.
How can I prepare for earthquakes in China?
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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