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...

Earthquake happens sometimes in Yunnan but not too much. Tiger Leaping Gorge is susceptible to rock slides and there are numerous signs in the low level gorge walkways advising...

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,...