Earthquake Strikes Eryuan County in Yunnan Province, Prompting Emergency Response

In the early hours of June 5, 2025, a 5.0-magnitude earthquake occurred in Eryuan County, located in the Bai Autonomous Prefecture of Dali, situated in southwest China's Yunnan Province. According to reports from the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), the earthquake struck precisely at 4:31 a.m. (Beijing Time), with its epicenter recorded at coordinates 26.26 degrees north latitude and 100.03 degrees east longitude, and it occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

The quake was notably felt in nearby areas, including Eryuan County itself, Dali City, and Heqing County, with some residents describing how they were jolted awake by the shaking. Local authorities acted swiftly following the earthquake, activating a Level III emergency response to coordinate relief efforts. Firefighters from the Dali detachment and Eryuan brigade were quickly dispatched to the epicenter to assist in assessing the situation and providing necessary support.

Despite the tremors, reports indicate that no injuries or fatalities have been confirmed thus far. Social media posts from residents highlighted the extent of the quake's impact, with many recalling the sharp shakes that disrupted their sleep. One resident expressed their experience on a popular social media platform, describing how their bed shook vigorously, but the tremors lasted only a brief period. The Yunnan fire and rescue corps mobilized significant resources, including 23 vehicles and 100 personnel, along with three rescue dogs, to ensure a thorough evaluation of the earthquake's aftermath.