Gansu
Gansu: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Gansu (China) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event47 km²23 h agonear Jiayuguan, 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 Gansu
- 23 h agoWildfire near Jiayuguan, China – active47 km² · near Jiayuguan, China
- 36 h agoWildfire near Qingyang, China – active6.4 km² · 46 km SW of Qingyang, China
- 36 h agoWildfire near Pingliang, China – active3.4 km² · 57 km SE of Pingliang, China
- 37 h agoWildfire near Qingyang, China – active3.7 km² · 66 km S of Qingyang, China
- 37 h agoWildfire near Qingyang, China – active4.8 km² · 66 km SSW of Qingyang, China
- 47 h agoWildfire near Jinchang, China – active17 km² · near Jinchang, China
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Gansu
Gansu has recorded 373 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.5 in 2017.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 47 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
373 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 7 km NNE of Dala, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 13 km NW of Kaba, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 116 km N of Lanzhou, China | 11.9 km | |
| 5.5 | 9 km SE of Dianga, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 16 km NNW of Hualin, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 24 km WNW of Gaolou, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 65 km S of Dingxi, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 139 km SW of Dunhuang, China | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 53 km W of Zhongzhai, China | 9.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 25 km NNW of Bali, China | 8.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 38 km WNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 74 km SE of Zhangye, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 140 km W of Jiayuguan, China | 33.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 115 km N of Lanzhou, China | 12.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 149 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 106 km N of Lanzhou, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | 13.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 9 km SE of Dianga, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 27 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | 22.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 39 km W of Wuwei, China | 12.3 km | |
| 5.4 | 71 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 27 km N of Awu, China | 10.2 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 6 | M5.5 |
| 2025 | 12 | M5.2 |
| 2024 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 2023 | 13 | M5.9 |
| 2022 | 10 | M5.7 |
| 2021 | 8 | M5.3 |
| 2020 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2019 | 10 | M5.3 |
| 2018 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2017 | 19 | M6.5 |
| 2016 | 8 | M4.8 |
| 2015 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2014 | 9 | M4.7 |
| 2013 | 16 | M6.0 |
| 2012 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 2011 | 7 | M5.0 |
| 2010 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2009 | 5 | M5.1 |
| 2008 | 31 | M5.1 |
| 2007 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 2006 | 10 | M4.7 |
| 2005 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2004 | 16 | M5.2 |
| 2003 | 17 | M5.8 |
| 2002 | 9 | M5.5 |
| 2001 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 2000 | 5 | M5.6 |
| 1999 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1998 | 6 | M4.7 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1996 | 9 | M5.8 |
| 1995 | 13 | M5.6 |
| 1994 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 1993 | 3 | M4.0 |
| 1992 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 1990 | 6 | M5.8 |
| 1989 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 1988 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 1987 | 9 | M5.4 |
| 1986 | 10 | M5.3 |
| 1985 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 1984 | 6 | M5.5 |
| 1983 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1982 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1980 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1978 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.8 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 47 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 km² | near Jiayuguan, China | Active | |
| 6.4 km² | 46 km SW of Qingyang, China | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 57 km SE of Pingliang, China | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 66 km S of Qingyang, China | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 66 km SSW of Qingyang, China | Active | |
| 17 km² | near Jinchang, China | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 43 km SE of Lanzhou, China | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | near Baiyin, China | Active | |
| 10 km² | 16 km SW of Jinchang, China | Active | |
| 9.9 km² | 52 km N of Lanzhou, China | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 km² | 33 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 80 km NE of Jiuquan, China | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 14 km ESE of Laojunmiao, China | Inactive | |
| 4.0 km² | 7 km NW of Baiyin, China | Inactive | |
| 4.5 km² | 85 km N of Lanzhou, China | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 11 km NNW of Yongdeng Chengguanzhen, China | Inactive | |
| 5.0 km² | 22 km N of Wuwei, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 km² | near Jiayuguan, China | Active | |
| 17 km² | near Jinchang, China | Active | |
| 12 km² | 14 km ESE of Laojunmiao, China | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 16 km SW of Jinchang, China | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 3 | 47 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 12 km² |
Places
- Lanzhou
- Qingyang
- Tianshui
- Wuwei
- Zhangye
- Pingliang
- Jiuquan
- Dingxi
- Baiyin
- Linxia Chengguanzhen
- Jiayuguan
- Jinchang
- Dunhuang
- Gangu Chengguanzhen
- Xinxing
- Xingguo
- Luomen
- Longnan
- Laojunmiao
- Beidao
- Pan'an
- Chengxian Chengguanzhen
- Wushan
- Zhangjiachuan
- Hezuo
- Lixian
- Yongqing
- Yanguan
- Mali
- Anyuan
- Huixian Chengguanzhen
- Shili
- Longshan
- Jinshan
- Hanyuan
- Tange
- Guojia
- Liufeng
- Wuying
- Lianhua
- Heba
- Anfu
- Tanchang Chengguanzhen
- Baliwan
- Wenxian Chengguanzhen
- Yebao
- Luoyu
- Anhua
- Xichuan
- Shiqiao
- Majie
- Hadapu Zhen
- Hanwang
- Dashi
- Kuanchuan
- Liangshui
- Simen
- Zhongshan
- Jiangxi
- Zuitai
- Weidian
- Yuanyang
- Luotang
- Longcheng
- Xiyu
- Shandan
- Changdao
- Xingfeng
- Luhe
- Fujia
- Wangpu
- Gongmen
- Lintan Chengguanzhen
- Labuleng
- Shibao
- Wangyin
- Yongxing
- Xiejiawan
- Maguan
- Zhouqu Chengguanzhen