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 event1,992 acres3 h ago16 mi SE of Huinong, China
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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
- 3 h agoWildfire near Huinong, China – active1,992 acres · 16 mi SE of Huinong, China
- 3 h agoWildfire near Shizuishan, China – active8,142 acres · 5 mi SSE of Shizuishan, China
- 4 h agoWildfire near Huinong, China – active6,346 acres · 13 mi NE of Huinong, China
- 4 h agoWildfire near Huinong, China – active7,406 acres · 13 mi ENE of Huinong, China
- 5 h agoWildfire near Yinchuan, China – active5,024 acres · 21 mi SE of Yinchuan, China
- 41 h agoWildfire near Huinong, China – active2,189 acres · 8 mi SW 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 8,105 acres.
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 | 73 mi WNW of Yinchuan, China | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 12 mi S of Guyuan, China | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 74 mi NW of Zhongwei, China | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 11 mi NE of Wuzhong, China | 8.7 mi | |
| 5.3 | 12 mi NE of Wuzhong, China | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.2 | 9 mi E of Wuzhong, China | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.1 | 95 mi NW of Shitanjing, China | 15.4 mi | |
| 5.1 | 15 mi NE of Wuzhong, China | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 4 mi NW of Guyuan, China | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 13 mi NW of Yinchuan, China | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 4 mi NNW of Yinchuan, China | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 21 mi SE of Yinchuan, China | 22.7 mi | |
| 4.8 | 55 mi SSE of Zhongwei, China | 20.5 mi | |
| 4.8 | 13 mi NNE of Wuzhong, China | 11.4 mi | |
| 4.7 | 30 mi NNW of Guyuan, China | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.7 | 91 mi NNW of Zhongwei, China | 20.5 mi | |
| 4.7 | 18 mi E of Wuzhong, China | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 73 mi WNW of Yinchuan, China | 6.2 mi |
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 8,105 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,992 acres | 16 mi SE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 8,142 acres | 5 mi SSE of Shizuishan, China | Active | |
| 6,346 acres | 13 mi NE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 7,406 acres | 13 mi ENE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 5,024 acres | 21 mi SE of Yinchuan, China | Active | |
| 2,189 acres | 8 mi SW of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 1,792 acres | 30 mi SSW of Wuzhong, China | Active | |
| 1,334 acres | 28 mi ESE of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 1,253 acres | 16 mi WNW of Yinchuan, China | Inactive | |
| 2,301 acres | 46 mi SSE of Wuzhong, China | Inactive |
Show all (22)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,446 acres | 8 mi N of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 2,523 acres | 11 mi ENE of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 2,175 acres | 4 mi NW of Huinong, China | Inactive | |
| 3,121 acres | 12 mi ESE of Huinong, China | Inactive | |
| 1,411 acres | 48 mi SSE of Wuzhong, China | Inactive | |
| 786 acres | 16 mi NW of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 1,376 acres | 45 mi SSE of Wuzhong, China | Inactive | |
| 966 acres | 23 mi SW of Wuzhong, China | Inactive | |
| 820 acres | 28 mi ENE of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 3,109 acres | 11 mi NW of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 1,366 acres | 12 mi SSW of Wuzhong, China | Inactive | |
| 1,913 acres | 13 mi ENE of Zhongwei, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,142 acres | 5 mi SSE of Shizuishan, China | Active | |
| 7,406 acres | 13 mi ENE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 6,346 acres | 13 mi NE of Huinong, China | Active | |
| 5,024 acres | 21 mi SE of Yinchuan, China | Active | |
| 3,121 acres | 12 mi ESE of Huinong, China | Inactive | |
| 3,109 acres | 11 mi NW of Zhongwei, China | Inactive | |
| 2,523 acres | 11 mi ENE of Zhongwei, China | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 5 | 8,142 acres |
| 2025 | 2 | 3,109 acres |