Latest earthquakes near Kaiyuan, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kaiyuan, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kaiyuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kaiyuan, it will show up within minutes.
Kaiyuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 69 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kaiyuan, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kaiyuan in 2021. A total of 15 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kaiyuan 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 Kaiyuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kaiyuan 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 | 65 | 94.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kaiyuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kaiyuan occurred on Dec 24, 2021 21:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-west of Kaiyuan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kaiyuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 94 kilometers (58 mi) south-west of Kaiyuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Kaiyuan in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kaiyuan, 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 Kaiyuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Kaiyuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kaiyuan, 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 Kaiyuan.
When was the last earthquake in Kaiyuan, Yunnan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaiyuan on the night of April 15, 2026 at 05:14 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 296km southwest of Kaiyuan at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kaiyuan, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kaiyuan, Yunnan?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaiyuan on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 94km northwest of Kaiyuan at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kaiyuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kaiyuan, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 69 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kaiyuan. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 53 days.
