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.
Recent Zhaotong Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zhaotong. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zhaotong and elsewhere.
Aug 7, 2026 01:08PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Xunchang in China.
Zhaotong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 350 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 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zhaotong roughly every 10 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 | 326 | 93.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 6.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zhaotong.
When was the last earthquake in Zhaotong, Yunnan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhaotong on the night of August 11, 2026 at 05:31 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 159km north-east 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, 350 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhaotong. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
