Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.3 Earthquake near WESTERN XIZANG (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN XIZANG (China) on December 2, 2025 at 05:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
11e02ae2e5e27ba5c265ead01f7e40417a88c245
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 05:11:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.03000,
87.23000
Temperature
-1.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
629
Country (24h)
China
2