Ningxia
Ningxia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Ningxia (China) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event8.9 km²38 h ago13 km SW of Huinong, 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 Ningxia
- 38 h agoWildfire near Huinong, China – active8.9 km² · 13 km SW of Huinong, China
- 38 h agoWildfire near Huinong, China – active30 km² · 22 km ENE of Huinong, China
- 38 h agoWildfire near Wuzhong, China – active7.3 km² · 48 km SSW of Wuzhong, China
- 38 h agoWildfire near Shizuishan, China – active33 km² · 9 km SSE of Shizuishan, China
- 38 h agoWildfire near Yinchuan, China – active20 km² · 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China
- 2 days agoWildfire near Huinong, China – active8.1 km² · 25 km SE of Huinong, China
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ningxia
Ningxia has recorded 90 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.5 in 1988.
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 33 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
90 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.5.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 118 km WNW of Yinchuan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 19 km S of Guyuan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 119 km NW of Zhongwei, China | 10.0 km |
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 | 152 km NW of Shitanjing, China | 24.8 km | |
| 5.1 | 25 km NE of Wuzhong, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 6 km NW of Guyuan, 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 | 89 km SSE of Zhongwei, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 21 km NNE of Wuzhong, China | 18.4 km | |
| 4.7 | 48 km NNW of Guyuan, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 146 km NNW of Zhongwei, China | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 29 km E of Wuzhong, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 118 km WNW of Yinchuan, China | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2025 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2022 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2014 | 4 | M4.3 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2008 | 6 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2004 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1996 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1995 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1994 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 1993 | 5 | M4.4 |
| 1992 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1991 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 1989 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 1988 | 14 | M5.5 |
| 1987 | 4 | M5.3 |
| 1986 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1985 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 1984 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1982 | 2 | M4.6 |
Wildfires
7 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 33 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 km² | 13 km SW of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 30 km² | 22 km ENE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 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 | |
| 8.1 km² | 25 km SE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 45 km ESE of Zhongwei, China | Active | |
| 25 km² | 20 km NE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 26 km WNW of Yinchuan, China | Active | |
| 9.3 km² | 74 km SSE of Wuzhong, China | Active |
Show all (22)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 km² | 13 km N of Zhongwei, China | Active | |
| 10 km² | 17 km ENE of Zhongwei, China | Active | |
| 8.8 km² | 6 km NW of Huinong, China | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 20 km ESE of Huinong, China | Inactive | |
| 5.7 km² | 78 km SSE of Wuzhong, China | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 26 km NW of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 5.6 km² | 73 km SSE of Wuzhong, China | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 38 km SW of Wuzhong, China | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 44 km ENE of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 18 km NW 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 | |
| 30 km² | 22 km ENE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 25 km² | 20 km NE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 20 km² | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | Active | |
| 13 km² | 20 km ESE of Huinong, China | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 18 km NW of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 17 km ENE of Zhongwei, China | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 5 | 33 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 13 km² |