Latest earthquakes near Lijiang, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lijiang, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lijiang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lijiang (also known as 丽江市), it will show up within minutes.
Lijiang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lijiang, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lijiang roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lijiang in 2021. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lijiang 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 Lijiang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lijiang 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 | 120 | 90.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 9.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lijiang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lijiang occurred on May 21, 2021 21:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) south of Lijiang, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lijiang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on May 29, 1976 20:23, 285 kilometers (177 mi) south of Lijiang. It is the strongest earthquake near Lijiang 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 Lijiang, 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 Lijiang.
Nearest earthquakes from Lijiang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lijiang, 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 Lijiang.
When was the last earthquake in Lijiang, Yunnan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lijiang on the afternoon of June 26, 2024 at 16:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 62km east-northeast of Lijiang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lijiang, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lijiang, Yunnan?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lijiang on the evening of May 29, 1976 at 20:23 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south-southwest of Lijiang at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lijiang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lijiang, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lijiang. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
