Latest earthquakes near Zhaotong, Yunnan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Zhaotong.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Aug 31, 2024 18:40
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 148 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
May 27, 2024 11:07
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 317 km WNW
from Zhaotong
May 22, 2024 00:54
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 58 km W
from Zhaotong
Apr 23, 2024 21:54
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 148 km N
from Zhaotong
Apr 19, 2024 07:55
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 183 km NW
from Zhaotong
Apr 9, 2024 22:07
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 352 km WNW
from Zhaotong
Apr 6, 2024 10:29
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 31 km SW
from Zhaotong
Mar 21, 2024 18:57
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 128 km NW
from Zhaotong
Mar 20, 2024 11:51
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 173 km NE
from Zhaotong
Feb 28, 2024 21:23
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 253 km NNW
from Zhaotong
Feb 15, 2024 14:03
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 186 km WNW
from Zhaotong
Jan 20, 2024 01:41
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 163 km NE
from Zhaotong
Dec 31, 2023 14:07
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 203 km NNE
from Zhaotong
Dec 19, 2023 21:49
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 157 km NE
from Zhaotong
Dec 14, 2023 10:39
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 280 km NE
from Zhaotong
Dec 1, 2023 09:25
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 47 km ESE
from Zhaotong

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zhaotong

Zhaotong Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
31 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.9
Oct 10, 2024 01:52

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhaotong with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Zhaotong (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 301 94.65%
Mag. 5 16 5.03%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Sep 5, 2022 12:52.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Jul 31, 1917 07:54.

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 124 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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jan 28, 2017 02:46
(Shanghai)
M 5.3 146 km NE
from Zhaotong
Dec 16, 2018 12:46
(Shanghai)
M 5.3 168 km NE
from Zhaotong
Jan 14, 2015 13:21
(Shanghai)
M 5.3 232 km NNW
from Zhaotong
Jul 24, 2024 07:55
(Shanghai)
M 5.2 153 km SE
from Zhaotong
Jun 17, 2019 23:36
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 169 km NE
from Zhaotong
Oct 31, 2018 16:29
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 157 km WNW
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Zhaotong.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 15, 2016 15:59
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 4 km NNW
from Zhaotong
Jun 20, 2022 06:40
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 12 km NNW
from Zhaotong
Mar 30, 2017 07:48
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 12 km S
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
Feb 8, 2017 19:11
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 29 km W
from Zhaotong
Oct 2, 2023 12:41
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 28 km SE
from Zhaotong
Aug 12, 2016 14:56
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 28 km WSW
from Zhaotong
Aug 13, 2016 21:22
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 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 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhaotong on the night of October 10, 2024 at 01:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 163km east-northeast of Zhaotong at a depth of 11km 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.