Latest earthquakes near Zhaotong, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhaotong, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhaotong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhaotong (also known as 昭通市), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 29 18:50 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 13 km SW from Zhaotong |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 19:21 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 174 km ENE from Zhaotong |
| 31 days ago (Mar 2 18:58 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 178 km NE from Zhaotong |
| 31 days ago (Mar 2 14:23 Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 157 km NE from Zhaotong |
| 67 days ago (Jan 25 22:17 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 227 km N from Zhaotong |
| 67 days ago (Jan 25 16:23 Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 253 km N from Zhaotong |
| 67 days ago (Jan 25 13:30 Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 282 km NNW from Zhaotong |
| 69 days ago (Jan 23 05:50 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 265 km NNE from Zhaotong |
| 72 days ago (Jan 20 21:59 Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 273 km NNE from Zhaotong |
| 77 days ago (Jan 15 01:32 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 181 km ENE from Zhaotong |
| Dec 21, 2024 07:06 (Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 52 km SW from Zhaotong |
| Nov 29, 2024 05:00 (Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 39 km NE from Zhaotong |
| Nov 15, 2024 23:02 (Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 158 km W from Zhaotong |
| Oct 26, 2024 18:24 (Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 162 km SSE from Zhaotong |
| Oct 10, 2024 01:52 (Shanghai) |
M 4.9 | 163 km ENE from Zhaotong |
| Sep 18, 2024 22:44 (Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 247 km NW from Zhaotong |
| Sep 14, 2024 09:16 (Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 153 km NE from Zhaotong |
| Aug 31, 2024 18:40 (Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 159 km ENE from Zhaotong |
| Aug 7, 2024 10:44 (Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 291 km NW from Zhaotong |
| Aug 6, 2024 12:57 (Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 290 km NW from Zhaotong |
| Jul 24, 2024 07:55 (Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 153 km SE from Zhaotong |
| Jul 7, 2024 10:56 (Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 292 km NE from Zhaotong |
| Jun 26, 2024 16:36 (Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 288 km W from Zhaotong |
| Jun 26, 2024 16:19 (Shanghai) |
M 4.8 | 288 km W from Zhaotong |
| Jun 4, 2024 12:14 (Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 163 km W from Zhaotong |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zhaotong
Zhaotong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 318 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhaotong, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zhaotong roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zhaotong in 2019. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zhaotong that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zhaotong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zhaotong 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 | 302 | 94.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 4.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zhaotong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhaotong occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) north-northwest of Zhaotong, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhaotong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 133 kilometers (83 mi) north-northwest of Zhaotong. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhaotong 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 Zhaotong, 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 Zhaotong.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2022 12:52 (Shanghai) |
M 6.6 | 300 km NNW from Zhaotong |
| Jun 17, 2019 22:55 (Shanghai) |
M 5.8 | 170 km NE from Zhaotong |
| Sep 16, 2021 04:33 (Shanghai) |
M 5.4 | 264 km NE from Zhaotong |
| Jun 22, 2019 22:29 (Shanghai) |
M 5.3 | 161 km NE from Zhaotong |
| Dec 16, 2018 12:46 (Shanghai) |
M 5.3 | 168 km NE from Zhaotong |
| Jan 28, 2017 02:46 (Shanghai) |
M 5.3 | 146 km NE from Zhaotong |
| Jul 24, 2024 07:55 (Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 153 km SE from Zhaotong |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:17 (Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 171 km NE from Zhaotong |
| Oct 31, 2018 16:29 (Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 157 km WNW from Zhaotong |
| Jun 17, 2019 23:36 (Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 169 km NE from Zhaotong |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Zhaotong
Nearest earthquakes from Zhaotong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zhaotong, Yunnan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2016 15:59 (Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 4 km NNW from Zhaotong |
| Mar 30, 2017 07:48 (Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 12 km S from Zhaotong |
| 4 days ago (Mar 29 18:50 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 13 km SW from Zhaotong |
| Jun 20, 2022 06:40 (Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 12 km NNW from Zhaotong |
| Mar 12, 2017 20:21 (Shanghai) |
M 4.8 | 19 km SW from Zhaotong |
| Oct 29, 2020 04:52 (Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 22 km ESE from Zhaotong |
| Aug 12, 2016 19:25 (Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 26 km SSW from Zhaotong |
| Aug 13, 2016 21:22 (Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 28 km WSW from Zhaotong |
| Feb 8, 2017 19:11 (Shanghai) |
M 4.9 | 29 km W from Zhaotong |
| Aug 12, 2016 14:56 (Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 28 km WSW from Zhaotong |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Zhaotong
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zhaotong.
When was the last earthquake in Zhaotong, Yunnan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhaotong on the evening of March 29, 2025 at 18:50 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 13km southwest of Zhaotong at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhaotong, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhaotong, Yunnan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhaotong on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 133km north-northeast of Zhaotong at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhaotong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhaotong, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 318 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhaotong. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
