Latest earthquakes near Shangri-La, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shangri-La, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shangri-La? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shangri-La, it will show up within minutes.
Shangri-La Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 157 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shangri-La, 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 Shangri-La roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shangri-La in 2021. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Shangri-La 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 | 139 | 88.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 10.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shangri-La
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shangri-La occurred on May 21, 2021 21:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 235 kilometers (146 mi) south of Shangri-La, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shangri-La in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on May 25, 1948 16:11, 264 kilometers (164 mi) south of Shangri-La. It is the strongest earthquake near Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La, 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 Shangri-La.
Nearest earthquakes from Shangri-La
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shangri-La, 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 Shangri-La.
When was the last earthquake in Shangri-La, Yunnan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Shangri-La on the night of December 19, 2024 at 00:46 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 79km south-east of Shangri-La at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shangri-La, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shangri-La, Yunnan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shangri-La on the afternoon of May 25, 1948 at 16:11 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 264km north-northeast of Shangri-La at a depth of 55km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shangri-La since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shangri-La, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 157 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shangri-La. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
