Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Yunnan · Zhaotong City
Country overviewChina · Yunnan
M3.8 Earthquake near Zhaotong City, Yunnan (China)
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About this earthquake
On September 10, 2026 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Zhaotong City, Yunnan (China). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
00ae8c6ef389d7f0209c67aaab2d5995eab8154c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 16:53:34 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.16000,
103.07000
Temperature
5.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (18.4 km)
Regional average: 18.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
China
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 541 Catalogue entries
Of 540 other entries for this area and period, 303 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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