Wuwei
Wuwei: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Wuwei just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Wuwei, China.
Live map – Wuwei
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 Wuwei
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Wuwei
Wuwei has recorded 55 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.9 in 2016.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 17 km².
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Earthquakes
55 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.9.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | 29 km NE of Qingshizui, China | 9.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 39 km W of Wuwei, China | 12.3 km | |
| 5.4 | 27 km NNE of Qingshizui, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 82 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 19.2 km | |
| 5.3 | 90 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 18.4 km | |
| 5.2 | 29 km NNE of Qingshizui, China | 21.1 km | |
| 5.2 | 65 km SSE of Wuwei, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 71 km W of Wuwei, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 24 km NE of Qingshizui, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 56 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 84 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 23.1 km | |
| 4.9 | 60 km E of Wuwei, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 28 km NNE of Qingshizui, China | 26.2 km | |
| 4.8 | 28 km WSW of Wuwei, China | 29.4 km | |
| 4.8 | 65 km ESE of Wuwei, China | 33.3 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2022 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2016 | 5 | M5.9 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2012 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2008 | 5 | M5.1 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2002 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2001 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2000 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1996 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1987 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1986 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 1984 | 3 | M5.5 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.5 |
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 | Active | |
| 10 km² | 16 km SW of Jinchang, China | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 22 km N of Wuwei, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | near Jinchang, China | Active | |
| 10 km² | 16 km SW of Jinchang, China | Active |
Nearby places
- Jinchang 74 km
- Haomen 108 km
- Qingshizui 117 km
- Qiaotou 139 km