Latest earthquakes near Gejiu, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gejiu, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gejiu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gejiu, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gejiu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gejiu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gejiu and elsewhere.
Jul 24, 2024 07:55AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near Liupanshui in China.
Gejiu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 80 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gejiu, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gejiu in 2021. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gejiu that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gejiu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gejiu 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 | 73 | 91.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 7.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gejiu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gejiu occurred on Oct 7, 2014 21:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) west of Gejiu, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gejiu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 111 kilometers (69 mi) west of Gejiu. It is the strongest earthquake near Gejiu 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 Gejiu, 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 Gejiu.
Nearest earthquakes from Gejiu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gejiu, 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 Gejiu.
When was the last earthquake in Gejiu, Yunnan?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gejiu on the morning of July 24, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 364km north-northeast of Gejiu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gejiu, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gejiu, Yunnan?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gejiu on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 111km northwest of Gejiu at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gejiu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gejiu, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 80 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gejiu. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 46 days.
