Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Yunnan · Kachang
Country overviewChina · Yunnan
M3.2 Earthquake near Kachang, Yunnan (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Kachang, Yunnan (China) on July 28, 2026 at 16:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
03e0b6cfaeac304076fe67c70e6a1ec910a6a905
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 16:53:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.05000,
97.84000
Temperature
13.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (18.6 km)
Regional average: 18.6 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
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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 542 Catalogue entries
Of 541 other entries for this area and period, 436 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
635
Country (24h)
China
2