Latest earthquakes near Yuxi, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yuxi, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yuxi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yuxi (also known as 玉溪市), it will show up within minutes.
Yuxi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yuxi, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yuxi in 2021. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yuxi 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 Yuxi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yuxi 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 89 | 88.12% |
Mag. 5 | 10 | 9.9% |
Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.98% |
Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yuxi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yuxi occurred on Oct 7, 2014 21:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) west-southwest of Yuxi, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yuxi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 19 kilometers (12 mi) west-southwest of Yuxi. It is the strongest earthquake near Yuxi 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 Yuxi, 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 Yuxi.
Nearest earthquakes from Yuxi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yuxi, 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 Yuxi.
When was the last earthquake in Yuxi, Yunnan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuxi on the evening of August 20, 2024 at 23:04 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 229km southwest of Yuxi at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yuxi, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yuxi, Yunnan?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuxi on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 19km south of Yuxi at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yuxi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yuxi, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yuxi. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.