Latest earthquakes near Mengmao, Yunnan today
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Recent Mengmao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mengmao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mengmao and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 08:45PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening 82mi from Myitkyina in Myanmar.
Mengmao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 234 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 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mengmao roughly every 15 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 | 212 | 90.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 8.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mengmao on the afternoon of May 8, 2024 at 16:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 264km west-northwest of Mengmao at a depth of 20km 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, 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mengmao. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
