M4.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near shen mu shi, shan xi sheng (China)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 17:58:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near shen mu shi, shan xi sheng (China) on April 29, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-29 17:58:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

State

shan xi sheng

City

shen mu shi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.87500, 110.53280

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — deeper than the regional average (21.2 km)

Regional average: 21.2 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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