Shaanxi
Shaanxi: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Shaanxi (China) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event4.9 km²20 h ago28 km E of Huayin, China
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Shaanxi
- 20 h agoWildfire near Huayin, China – active4.9 km² · 28 km E of Huayin, China
- 21 h agoWildfire near Xi'an, China – active4.7 km² · 53 km NW of Xi'an, China
- 21 h agoWildfire near Tongchuan, China – active9.7 km² · 10 km ENE of Tongchuan, China
- 34 h agoWildfire near Hancheng, China – active29 km² · 20 km NE of Hancheng, China
- 44 h agoWildfire near Zhangjiapan, China – active6.2 km² · 13 km NE of Zhangjiapan, China
- 44 h agoWildfire near Hancheng, China – active26 km² · 30 km NE of Hancheng, China
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Shaanxi
Shaanxi has recorded 21 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M5.0 in 2010.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 29 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
21 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1987. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 18 km W of Hancheng, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 67 km W of Hanzhong, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 29 km SSE of Huayin, China | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 28 km ENE of Hancheng, China | 28.7 km | |
| 4.8 | 42 km NE of Xi'an, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 60 km W of Xi'an, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 65 km NW of Ankang, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km NE of Yulinshi, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 18 km W of Hancheng, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 29 km SSE of Huayin, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km NNE of Xi'an, China | 21.8 km | |
| 4.2 | 67 km W of Hanzhong, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km WNW of Yulinshi, China | 15.8 km | |
| 4.2 | 41 km ENE of Yulinshi, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | near Hanyuan, China | 26.5 km | |
| 4.2 | 15 km SE of Hanzhong, China | 64.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 70 km NNE of Yintai, China | 16.6 km | |
| 4.1 | 39 km SW of Yulinshi, China | 14.4 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2010 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2009 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2008 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1995 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.3 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 29 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 km² | 28 km E of Huayin, China | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 53 km NW of Xi'an, China | Active | |
| 9.7 km² | 10 km ENE of Tongchuan, China | Active | |
| 29 km² | 20 km NE of Hancheng, China | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 13 km NE of Zhangjiapan, China | Active | |
| 26 km² | 30 km NE of Hancheng, China | Active | |
| 11 km² | 42 km NE of Hancheng, China | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 33 km NE of Hancheng, China | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 7 km SW of Tongchuanshi, China | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 38 km NE of Hancheng, China | Active |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 km² | 34 km W of Hanzhong, China | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 39 km ESE of Yulinshi, China | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 20 km SW of Yulinshi, China | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 22 km W of Huayin, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 km² | 20 km NE of Hancheng, China | Active | |
| 26 km² | 30 km NE of Hancheng, China | Active | |
| 12 km² | 22 km W of Huayin, China | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 42 km NE of Hancheng, China | Active |