Latest earthquakes near Simao, Yunnan today
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Recent Simao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Simao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Simao and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 02:20PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Simao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Simao, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Simao roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Simao in 2022. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Simao that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Simao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Simao 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 | 140 | 95.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Simao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Simao occurred on Jul 22, 2022 01:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) south-southwest of Simao, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Simao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 6, 1988 21:03, 140 kilometers (87 mi) south-southwest of Simao. It is the strongest earthquake near Simao in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Simao, 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 Simao.
Nearest earthquakes from Simao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Simao, 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 Simao.
When was the last earthquake in Simao, Yunnan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Simao on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 140km west-southwest of Simao at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Simao, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Simao, Yunnan?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Simao on the evening of November 6, 1988 at 21:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 140km west of Simao at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Simao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Simao, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Simao. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
