Latest earthquakes near Kunming, Yunnan today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kunming, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kunming? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kunming (also known as 昆明), it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near Kunming.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 15, 2024 23:02
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 268 km NNW
from Kunming
Oct 26, 2024 18:24
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 213 km ENE
from Kunming
Aug 28, 2024 05:15
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 265 km SW
from Kunming
Jul 24, 2024 07:55
(Shanghai)
M 5.2 249 km NE
from Kunming
Jun 26, 2024 16:36
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 290 km NW
from Kunming
Jun 26, 2024 16:19
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 274 km NW
from Kunming
Jun 4, 2024 12:14
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 261 km NNW
from Kunming
May 22, 2024 00:54
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 251 km N
from Kunming
Apr 24, 2024 13:05
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 293 km W
from Kunming
Apr 19, 2024 05:54
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 289 km W
from Kunming
Apr 6, 2024 10:29
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 246 km NNE
from Kunming
Dec 1, 2023 09:25
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 282 km NNE
from Kunming
Nov 13, 2023 08:56
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 222 km N
from Kunming
Oct 2, 2023 12:41
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 262 km NNE
from Kunming
Aug 21, 2023 08:03
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 207 km SSW
from Kunming
Aug 13, 2023 20:55
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 108 km W
from Kunming
Aug 13, 2023 20:55
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 126 km SW
from Kunming
Aug 1, 2023 01:56
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 172 km ENE
from Kunming
Apr 2, 2023 05:54
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 194 km N
from Kunming
Mar 3, 2023 05:49
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 282 km S
from Kunming
Dec 26, 2022 16:34
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 208 km SSE
from Kunming
Nov 21, 2022 19:22
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 196 km S
from Kunming
Nov 19, 2022 01:27
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 182 km SSW
from Kunming
Nov 16, 2022 10:47
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 183 km NNW
from Kunming
Nov 12, 2022 07:13
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 227 km N
from Kunming

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Kunming Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
12 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Nov 15, 2024 23:02

Average

A total of 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kunming, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kunming roughly every 29 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kunming in 2014. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kunming that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kunming with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kunming in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kunming 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kunming (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 110 90.16%
Mag. 5 11 9.02%
Mag. 6 1 0.82%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Kunming

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On May 21, 2021 21:48.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.1
On Jan 5, 1970 01:00.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kunming occurred on May 21, 2021 21:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) west-northwest of Kunming, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kunming in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 97 kilometers (60 mi) west-northwest of Kunming. It is the strongest earthquake near Kunming 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 Kunming, 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 Kunming.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Kunming.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 21, 2021 21:48
(Shanghai)
M 6.1 283 km WNW
from Kunming
Sep 8, 2018 10:31
(Shanghai)
M 5.7 222 km SSW
from Kunming
May 21, 2021 21:21
(Shanghai)
M 5.2 281 km WNW
from Kunming
Jul 24, 2024 07:55
(Shanghai)
M 5.2 249 km NE
from Kunming
May 18, 2020 21:48
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 254 km NNE
from Kunming
May 21, 2021 21:22
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 279 km W
from Kunming
May 21, 2021 22:31
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 283 km WNW
from Kunming
May 21, 2021 21:56
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 275 km WNW
from Kunming
Aug 13, 2018 01:44
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 85 km SSE
from Kunming
Jun 10, 2021 19:46
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 92 km SW
from Kunming

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Nearest earthquakes from Kunming

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kunming, Yunnan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Kunming.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 10, 2021 19:58
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 1 km SSE
from Kunming
Jun 16, 2021 15:35
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 32 km SW
from Kunming
Mar 9, 2015 17:59
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 53 km NE
from Kunming
Nov 1, 2019 03:37
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 65 km SSE
from Kunming
Jan 15, 2020 19:34
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 73 km NE
from Kunming
Jun 10, 2021 21:52
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 76 km SW
from Kunming
Aug 13, 2018 01:44
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 85 km SSE
from Kunming
Jul 21, 2022 12:14
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 90 km SSE
from Kunming
Jun 28, 2021 19:48
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 91 km SW
from Kunming
Jun 10, 2021 19:46
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 92 km SW
from Kunming

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kunming.

When was the last earthquake in Kunming, Yunnan?

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kunming on the evening of November 15, 2024 at 23:02 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north-northwest of Kunming at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kunming, Yunnan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Kunming, Yunnan?

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kunming on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 97km south of Kunming at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kunming since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Kunming, Yunnan?

In the past 10 years, 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kunming. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.