Latest earthquakes near Jianshui, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jianshui, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jianshui? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jianshui (also known as 碱水), it will show up within minutes.
Jianshui Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 156 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jianshui, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jianshui roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jianshui in 2021. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jianshui 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 Jianshui in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jianshui 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 | 139 | 89.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 9.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jianshui
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jianshui occurred on Oct 7, 2014 21:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) south-west of Jianshui, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jianshui in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 6, 1988 21:03, 233 kilometers (145 mi) south-west of Jianshui. It is the strongest earthquake near Jianshui 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 Jianshui, 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 Jianshui.
Nearest earthquakes from Jianshui
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jianshui, 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 Jianshui.
When was the last earthquake in Jianshui, Yunnan?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jianshui on the afternoon of June 26, 2024 at 16:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north of Jianshui at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jianshui, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jianshui, Yunnan?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jianshui on the evening of November 6, 1988 at 21:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 233km southwest of Jianshui at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jianshui since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jianshui, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 156 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jianshui. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
