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.
Kunming Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 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 28 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 112 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 10.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kunming
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.
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.
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 265km 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, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kunming. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
