Xinjiang
Xinjiang: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Xinjiang (China) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event15 km²6 h ago119 km N of Kokdala, China
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Xinjiang
- 6 h agoWildfire near Kokdala, China – active15 km² · 119 km N of Kokdala, China
- 3.014 h agoM3.0 earthquake near Ürümqi, China41 km WNW of Ürümqi, China
- 18 h agoWildfire near Turpan, China – active14 km² · 127 km S of Turpan, China
- 3.845 h agoM3.8 earthquake near Luntai, China71 km NW of Luntai, China
- 5.245 h agoM5.2 earthquake near Luntai, China67 km NW of Luntai, China
- 2 days agoWildfire near Tewulike, China4.7 km² · 32 km ESE of Tewulike, China
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Xinjiang
Xinjiang has recorded 3,576 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.5 in 1985.
Satellites have detected 9 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 78 km².
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3,576 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 41 km WNW of Ürümqi, China | 45.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 71 km NW of Luntai, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 67 km NW of Luntai, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 73 km S of Xinyuan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 51 km SSW of Tashqorghan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 70 km SSE of Bole, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 90 km SE of Bole, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 107 km WNW of Tumxuk, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 92 km SE of Ghulja, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 122 km NE of Artux, China | 10.0 km |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 66 km W of Kashgar, China | 7.0 km | |
| 7.2 | 118 km SSW of Aqqan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 7.0 | 137 km W of Aqsu, China | 13.0 km | |
| 6.9 | 84 km SE of Aqqan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 6.4 | 58 km WNW of Zangguy, China | 20.0 km | |
| 6.4 | 100 km E of Artux, China | 33.0 km | |
| 6.3 | 105 km SSE of Aqqan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 6.3 | 89 km SE of Bole, China | 20.0 km | |
| 6.3 | 102 km S of Xininglu, China | 18.0 km | |
| 6.3 | 91 km E of Artux, China | 11.0 km | |
| 6.3 | 54 km NE of Artux, China | 28.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 102 km SSE of Aqqan, China | 13.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 68 km ESE of Artux, China | 15.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 93 km W of Kashgar, China | 33.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 51 km WSW of Kashgar, China | 15.3 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 86 | M5.2 |
| 2025 | 86 | M5.8 |
| 2024 | 288 | M7.0 |
| 2023 | 103 | M5.7 |
| 2022 | 87 | M5.1 |
| 2021 | 72 | M5.4 |
| 2020 | 89 | M6.3 |
| 2019 | 52 | M5.3 |
| 2018 | 77 | M5.5 |
| 2017 | 52 | M6.3 |
| 2016 | 67 | M6.0 |
| 2015 | 84 | M6.4 |
| 2014 | 64 | M6.9 |
| 2013 | 52 | M5.4 |
| 2012 | 80 | M6.3 |
| 2011 | 55 | M5.7 |
| 2010 | 42 | M5.2 |
| 2009 | 46 | M5.5 |
| 2008 | 332 | M7.2 |
| 2007 | 110 | M6.1 |
| 2006 | 71 | M5.6 |
| 2005 | 72 | M6.1 |
| 2004 | 77 | M4.9 |
| 2003 | 138 | M6.3 |
| 2002 | 52 | M5.7 |
| 2001 | 51 | M4.9 |
| 2000 | 62 | M5.4 |
| 1999 | 58 | M5.5 |
| 1998 | 103 | M6.4 |
| 1997 | 123 | M6.2 |
| 1996 | 75 | M6.3 |
| 1995 | 50 | M5.5 |
| 1994 | 36 | M5.5 |
| 1993 | 36 | M6.1 |
| 1992 | 48 | M5.7 |
| 1991 | 51 | M6.1 |
| 1990 | 43 | M6.2 |
| 1989 | 29 | M5.2 |
| 1988 | 38 | M5.5 |
| 1987 | 50 | M5.9 |
| 1986 | 51 | M6.0 |
| 1985 | 85 | M7.5 |
| 1984 | 24 | M5.2 |
| 1983 | 40 | M6.2 |
| 1982 | 21 | M5.2 |
| 1981 | 24 | M5.3 |
| 1980 | 26 | M6.1 |
| 1979 | 28 | M5.9 |
| 1978 | 28 | M5.8 |
| 1977 | 23 | M5.8 |
| 1976 | 39 | M5.4 |
Wildfires
9 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 78 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 119 km N of Kokdala, China | Active | |
| 14 km² | 127 km S of Turpan, China | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 32 km ESE of Tewulike, China | Inactive | |
| 78 km² | 154 km NE of Hami, China | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 15 km S of Hami, China | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 18 km SW of Hami, China | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 103 km N of Bole, China | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 74 km SSW of Tacheng, China | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 59 km SSW of Tacheng, China | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 42 km SE of Beitun, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 km² | 154 km NE of Hami, China | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 15 km S of Hami, China | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 74 km SSW of Tacheng, China | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 119 km N of Kokdala, China | Active | |
| 14 km² | 42 km SE of Beitun, China | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 127 km S of Turpan, China | Active | |
| 13 km² | 18 km SW of Hami, China | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 59 km SSW of Tacheng, China | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 103 km N of Bole, China | Inactive |
Places
- Ürümqi
- Shihezi
- Korla
- Aqsu
- Kashgar
- Gujangbagh
- Huocheng
- Artux
- Xinyuan
- Turpan
- Ghulja
- Karamay
- Hami
- Bole
- Changji
- Jinshanlu
- Tacheng
- Wujiaqu
- Tumxuk
- Shache
- Ala'er
- Xincheng
- Wensu
- Kageleke
- Wusu
- Qarasu
- Xininglu
- Qaraqash
- Sandaohezi
- Emin
- Bageqi
- Zhawa
- Zepu
- Baijiantan
- Yuqunweng
- Hejing
- Han'airike
- Luntai
- Kuiya
- Ka'ersai
- Baishikante
- Jelilyuezi
- Elixku
- Dadamtu
- Puqiakeqi
- Huangdi
- Tage'erqi
- Yawa
- Bayandai
- Tewulike
- Mixia
- Saybag
- Yanqi
- Wudalike
- Yengisar
- Mugala
- Qarek
- Yishikuli
- Huyanghe
- Tuomuwusitang
- Layka
- Akesalayi
- Buzhake
- Yigai'erqi
- Kuoyiqi
- Onyar
- Panjim
- Awati
- Yengitam
- Tuwaite
- Jiahanbage
- Ying'awati
- Alamaiti
- Kax
- Manglai
- Yuli
- Bohu
- Gulebage
- Chapchal
- Hoxtolgay