Latest earthquakes near Xiangcheng, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xiangcheng, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xiangcheng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xiangcheng (also known as 祥城), it will show up within minutes.
Xiangcheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 164 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xiangcheng, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xiangcheng roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xiangcheng in 2014. A total of 42 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xiangcheng 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 Xiangcheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Xiangcheng 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 | 145 | 88.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 10.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.22% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xiangcheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xiangcheng occurred on May 21, 2021 21:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 63 kilometers (39 mi) west-northwest of Xiangcheng, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xiangcheng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 245 kilometers (152 mi) west-northwest of Xiangcheng. It is the strongest earthquake near Xiangcheng 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 Xiangcheng, 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 Xiangcheng.
Nearest earthquakes from Xiangcheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xiangcheng, 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 Xiangcheng.
When was the last earthquake in Xiangcheng, Yunnan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Xiangcheng on the afternoon of June 26, 2024 at 16:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 174km north of Xiangcheng at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xiangcheng, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xiangcheng, Yunnan?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Xiangcheng on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 245km south-east of Xiangcheng at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xiangcheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xiangcheng, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 164 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xiangcheng. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
