Latest earthquakes near Wenshan City, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wenshan City, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wenshan City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wenshan City (also known as 文山), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Wenshan City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Wenshan City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Wenshan City and elsewhere.
Jul 24, 2024 07:55AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near Liupanshui in China.
Wenshan City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wenshan City, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wenshan City in 2021. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wenshan City that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wenshan City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Wenshan City 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 | 57 | 90.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 9.52% |
| 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 Wenshan City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wenshan City occurred on Dec 24, 2021 21:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) west-southwest of Wenshan City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wenshan City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 196 kilometers (122 mi) west-southwest of Wenshan City. It is the strongest earthquake near Wenshan City 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 Wenshan City, 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 Wenshan City.
Nearest earthquakes from Wenshan City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wenshan City, 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 Wenshan City.
When was the last earthquake in Wenshan City, Yunnan?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wenshan City on the morning of July 24, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 331km north of Wenshan City at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wenshan City, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wenshan City, Yunnan?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Wenshan City on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 196km west-northwest of Wenshan City at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wenshan City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wenshan City, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wenshan City. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.
