Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Chapchal
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Chapchal, Xinjiang, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 97 km (60 mi) SE of Chapchal, on 2026-10-24.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days1
- Last year3
- Last 5 years6
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Chapchal
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chapchal in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Chapchal
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 41 km SSE of Kax, China | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Chapchal, answered
Was there an earthquake in Chapchal today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Chapchal in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Chapchal?
Over the last five years there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chapchal, an average of 1.2 a year. 3 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 150% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Chapchal in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on Oct 24, 2026, 08:29 UTC, 97 km (60 mi) SE of Chapchal, at a depth of 10 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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