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M3.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Kachang, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 16:53:06 UTC Local time: —

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 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 16:53:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Yunnan
City
Kachang
County
Yingjiang County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.05000, 97.84000
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (19.6 km)
Regional average: 19.6 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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