Earthquakes in Yunnan

2014 Ludian earthquake struck Ludian County, Yunnan, China, with a moment magnitude of 6.1 on 3 August. The earthquake killed at least 617 people, injuring at least 2,400 others. As of 5 August 2014, 112 people remain...

Earthquakes are a natural occurrence in Yunnan, given its location in a seismically active region. While the province has experienced earthquakes in the past, the frequency and severity vary....

1996 Lijiang earthquake occurred at 19:14 on 3 February near Lijiang City, Yunnan in southwestern China. The shock measured 6.6 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). Earthquake According to authorities,...