When was the last major earthquake in china?
the most recent appears to be this one: Monday, November 10, 2008 According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake with magnitude of 6.5 has struck China. Xinhua, one of China’s main news agencies, reports the quake at a magnitude of 6.3. According to the USGS, the quake was centered 55 kilometers (35 miles) East, Southeast of Da Qaidam, Qinghai province and was reported at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles). It struck at approximately 9:22 a.m local time on Monday morning. However, the one in May, 2008 caused a massive loss of life: Ceremony marking the first anniversary of May 12 Earthquake in Yingxiu Township of Wenchuan County, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, May 12, 2009. China held a commemorative service Tuesday afternoon at the epicenter of last year’s massive earthquake that left more than 87,000 people dead or missing.
