Latest earthquakes near Lincang, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lincang, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lincang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lincang, it will show up within minutes.
Lincang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 159 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lincang, 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 Lincang roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lincang in 2021. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lincang 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 Lincang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lincang 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 | 141 | 88.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 10.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lincang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lincang occurred on Oct 7, 2014 21:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 67 kilometers (42 mi) south-east of Lincang, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lincang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 6, 1988 21:03, 131 kilometers (81 mi) south-east of Lincang. It is the strongest earthquake near Lincang 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 Lincang, 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 Lincang.
Nearest earthquakes from Lincang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lincang, 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 Lincang.
When was the last earthquake in Lincang, Yunnan?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lincang on the morning of May 26, 2024 at 08:37 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south of Lincang at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lincang, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lincang, Yunnan?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lincang on the evening of November 6, 1988 at 21:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 131km south-southwest of Lincang at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lincang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lincang, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 159 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lincang. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
