Latest earthquakes near Yunnan, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yunnan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yunnan (also known as Yunnan Sheng), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 hours ago (Mar 31 00:03 Shanghai) |
M 3.6 | 258 km NW from Tengyue |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 30 16:37 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 252 km SW from Mengmao |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 30 15:08 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 281 km SW from Mengmao |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 07:27 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 261 km SW from Mengmao |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 18:50 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 13 km SW from Zhaotong |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 22:49 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 296 km SW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 20:21 Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 294 km SW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 19:16 Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 256 km SW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 19:16 Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 298 km SW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 17:26 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 263 km S from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 17:18 Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 259 km WSW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 15:57 Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 263 km SW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 15:36 Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 246 km SW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 15:33 Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 261 km SW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 15:27 Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 249 km SW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 14:32 Shanghai) |
M 6.7 | 320 km SW from Mengmao |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 14:20 Shanghai) |
M 7.7 | 479 km SW from Baoshan |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 13:49 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 125 km E from Simao |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 19:21 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 174 km ENE from Zhaotong |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 19:20 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 141 km NNE from Xiangjiaba |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 15:49 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 309 km W from Mengmao |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 14:33 Shanghai) |
M 3.8 | 73 km ESE from Jinghong |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 15:55 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 277 km WNW from Mengmao |
| 26 days ago (Mar 5 13:36 Shanghai) |
M 5.4 | 329 km W from Mengmao |
| 28 days ago (Mar 3 12:45 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 256 km WNW from Mengmao |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yunnan
Recent Yunnan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yunnan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yunnan and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2025 03:08PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 28, 2025 02:32PM
DAMAGING M6.7 AFTERSHOCK hit near Mandalay in Myanmar on Friday Afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 02:20PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 18, 2025 03:49PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Mar 5, 2025 01:36PM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit 68mi from Mawlaik in Myanmar on Wednesday Morning.
Yunnan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 836 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yunnan, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yunnan roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yunnan in 2019. A total of 116 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yunnan that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yunnan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yunnan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 776 | 92.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 6.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yunnan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yunnan occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) north-northwest of Zhaotong, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yunnan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 283 kilometers (176 mi) north-northwest of Xiangjiaba. It is the strongest earthquake near Yunnan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yunnan, China in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Yunnan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2022 12:52 (Shanghai) |
M 6.6 | 300 km NNW from Zhaotong |
| Nov 21, 2019 07:50 (Shanghai) |
M 6.2 | 289 km SSE from Jinghong |
| May 21, 2021 21:48 (Shanghai) |
M 6.1 | 26 km NW from Dali |
| Jul 22, 2022 01:07 (Shanghai) |
M 5.9 | 129 km SW from Jinghong |
| May 31, 2023 19:20 (Shanghai) |
M 5.9 | 295 km W from Baoshan |
| Jun 17, 2019 22:55 (Shanghai) |
M 5.8 | 58 km ESE from Xiangjiaba |
| Nov 21, 2019 05:03 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 288 km S from Jinghong |
| Sep 8, 2018 10:31 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 111 km SSE from Jianshui |
| Dec 24, 2021 21:43 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 85 km ESE from Simao |
| Apr 5, 2024 20:45 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 272 km NW from Baoshan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Yunnan
Earthquakes by city in Yunnan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yunnan, China.
- Anning
- Baoshan
- Dali (大理市)
- Gejiu
- Haikou (海口)
- Jianshui (碱水)
- Jinghong
- Kaiyuan
- Kunming (昆明)
- Lijiang (丽江市)
- Lincang
- Majie (马街)
- Mengmao
- Qujing (曲靖市)
- Shangri-La
- Simao
- Tengyue
- Wenshan City (文山)
- Xiangcheng (祥城)
- Xiangjiaba (向家坝)
- Yuxi (玉溪市)
- Zhaotong (昭通市)
Use this regional Yunnan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Menghuan, Jinniu, Yunnanyi, Zhongshu, Longquan, Micheng, Menglang, Dali Old Town, Yingjiang, Miyang, Fengping, Jietou, Kaihua, Mabai, Liuku, Miaojie, Fengyi, Yongbei, Sanchuan, Zibihu and Bonan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yunnan.
When was the last earthquake in Yunnan, China?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yunnan on the night of March 31, 2025 at 00:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 258km northwest of Tengyue at a depth of 105km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yunnan, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yunnan, China?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yunnan on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-northwest of Xiangjiaba at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yunnan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yunnan, China?
In the past 10 years, 836 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yunnan. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
