Tremors Shake Yunnan: A Closer Look at the Earthquake

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Yunnan Province in southwestern China on Monday. The epicenter was located in a county in Zhaotong at a depth of 10 kilometers. According to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beijing | Updated: 19-01-2026 17:26 IST | Created: 19-01-2026 17:26 IST
Tremors Shake Yunnan: A Closer Look at the Earthquake
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On Monday, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan, according to reports from the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC).

The quake's epicenter was pinpointed in Zhaotong county, situated in northeastern Yunnan, striking at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage, as data from CENC confirmed the absence of significant outcomes following the tremor.

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