Latest earthquakes near Dali, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dali, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dali? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dali (also known as 大理市), it will show up within minutes.
Dali Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dali, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dali roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dali in 2014. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dali that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dali in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dali 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 | 126 | 88.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 10.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dali
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dali occurred on May 21, 2021 21:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 26 kilometers (16 mi) north-west of Dali, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dali in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 282 kilometers (175 mi) north-west of Dali. It is the strongest earthquake near Dali in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dali, Yunnan 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 Dali.
Nearest earthquakes from Dali
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dali, Yunnan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dali.
When was the last earthquake in Dali, Yunnan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dali on the night of December 19, 2024 at 00:46 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north of Dali at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dali, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dali, Yunnan?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dali on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 282km east-southeast of Dali at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dali since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dali, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dali. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
