The 2020 Qiaojia earthquake (Chinese: 2020年巧家地震) occurred in Yunnan, China, 42 km west of Zhaotong on May 18, 21:48 local time (2020-05-18 13:48 UTC).

Based on the distribution of aftershocks, the 2014 Ludian earthquake has also been explained by movement along another part of this fault zone.

[3] There was significant damage to parts of Xiaohe Township in Qiaojia County, with some houses collapsed.

Ten telecom base stations were put out of action, but half that number were repaired by the following day.

Firefighters and a mining rescue team were sent from Zhaotong City to the affected area, with 16 townships being visited by rescuers.