Latest earthquakes near Mengmao, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mengmao, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mengmao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mengmao, it will show up within minutes.
Mengmao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mengmao, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mengmao roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mengmao in 2021. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mengmao 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 Mengmao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mengmao 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 | 199 | 91.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 8.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mengmao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mengmao occurred on May 21, 2021 21:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-east of Mengmao, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mengmao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 6, 1988 21:03, 223 kilometers (139 mi) north-east of Mengmao. It is the strongest earthquake near Mengmao 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 Mengmao, 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 Mengmao.
Nearest earthquakes from Mengmao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mengmao, 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 Mengmao.
When was the last earthquake in Mengmao, Yunnan?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mengmao on the afternoon of October 11, 2024 at 12:40 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 232km west-southwest of Mengmao at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mengmao, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mengmao, Yunnan?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mengmao on the evening of November 6, 1988 at 21:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 223km south-east of Mengmao at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mengmao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mengmao, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mengmao. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
