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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 49 km W of Yak'airike, China

UTC time: 2025-02-04 20:00:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2025 at 20:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 49 km W of Yak'airike, China. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-04 20:00:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.27850, 76.40640

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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