Chongxing
Chongxing: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Chongxing just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Chongxing, China.
Live map – Chongxing
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 Chongxing
- 37 h agoWildfire near Wuzhong, China – active7.3 km² · 48 km SSW of Wuzhong, China
- 37 h agoWildfire near Shizuishan, China – active33 km² · 9 km SSE of Shizuishan, China
- 37 h agoWildfire near Yinchuan, China – active20 km² · 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China
- 47 h agoWildfire near Zhongwei, China – active5.4 km² · 45 km ESE of Zhongwei, China
- 47 h agoWildfire near Yinchuan, China – active5.1 km² · 26 km WNW of Yinchuan, China
- 47 h agoWildfire near Wuzhong, China – active9.3 km² · 74 km SSE of Wuzhong, China
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Chongxing
Chongxing has recorded 39 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984. The strongest was M5.5 in 1988.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 33 km².
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Earthquakes
39 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1984 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 | 18 km NE of Wuzhong, China | 14.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 20 km NE of Wuzhong, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 14 km E of Wuzhong, China | 33.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 25 km NE of Wuzhong, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 20 km NW of Yinchuan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | 36.5 km | |
| 4.8 | 21 km NNE of Wuzhong, China | 18.4 km | |
| 4.7 | 29 km E of Wuzhong, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 23 km NW of Wuzhong, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | near Yinchuan, China | 23.2 km | |
| 4.6 | 14 km SSE of Yinchuan, China | 17.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 79 km ESE of Zhongwei, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 8 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | 48.2 km | |
| 4.6 | 27 km NNE of Wuzhong, China | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2004 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1996 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1991 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1989 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1988 | 12 | M5.5 |
| 1987 | 4 | M5.3 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1985 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 1984 | 1 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2025 within 100 km. The largest covered about 33 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 km² | 48 km SSW of Wuzhong, China | Active | |
| 33 km² | 9 km SSE of Shizuishan, China | Active | |
| 20 km² | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 45 km ESE of Zhongwei, China | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 26 km WNW of Yinchuan, China | Active | |
| 9.3 km² | 74 km SSE of Wuzhong, China | Active | |
| 10 km² | 17 km ENE of Zhongwei, China | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 78 km SSE of Wuzhong, China | Active | |
| 5.6 km² | 73 km SSE of Wuzhong, China | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 38 km SW of Wuzhong, China | Inactive |
Show all (13)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 km² | 44 km ENE of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 5.5 km² | 20 km SSW of Wuzhong, China | Inactive | |
| 7.7 km² | 20 km ENE of Zhongwei, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 km² | 9 km SSE of Shizuishan, China | Active | |
| 20 km² | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | Active | |
| 10 km² | 17 km ENE of Zhongwei, China | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 2 | 33 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 km² |
Nearby places
- Haojiaqiao 2 km
- Dongta 7 km
- Lingwu 8 km
- Wuzhong 10 km
- Wutongshu 17 km
- Wanghong 21 km
- Lijun 23 km
- Yanghe 28 km
- Ningdong 29 km
- Minning 37 km
- Wangyuan 39 km
- Yinchuan 48 km
- Jingui 53 km
- Xigang 58 km
- Ligang 69 km
- Changxin 71 km
- Bayan Hot 105 km
- Shizuishan 106 km
- Dawukou 112 km
- Zhongwei 113 km
- Shitanjing 134 km
- Huinong 140 km