Jinchang
Jinchang: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Jinchang just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Jinchang, China.
Live map – Jinchang
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Jinchang
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Jinchang
Jinchang has recorded 45 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.5 in 1984.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 17 km².
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Earthquakes
45 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 39 km W of Wuwei, China | 12.3 km | |
| 5.3 | 82 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 19.2 km | |
| 5.3 | 90 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 18.4 km | |
| 5.1 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | 15.4 km | |
| 5.1 | 71 km W of Wuwei, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 56 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 84 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 23.1 km | |
| 5.0 | 74 km W of Jinchang, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 28 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 29.4 km | |
| 4.8 | 86 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 81 km WSW of Jinchang, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 48 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 61 km W of Wuwei, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 19 km NE of Jinchang, China | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2022 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2016 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2012 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2009 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2008 | 5 | M5.1 |
| 2007 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2003 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2001 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1996 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1986 | 7 | M5.3 |
| 1984 | 3 | M5.5 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1978 | 2 | M5.0 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 17 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | near Jinchang, China | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 16 km SW of Jinchang, China | Inactive | |
| 5.0 km² | 22 km N of Wuwei, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | near Jinchang, China | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 16 km SW of Jinchang, China | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Wuwei 74 km
- Qingshizui 133 km
- Haomen 135 km