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M3.3 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Jingping, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 21:14:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Jingping, Yunnan (China) on July 21, 2026 at 21:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 21:14:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Yunnan
City
Jingping
County
Mojiang Hani Autonomous County
Village
Jingping
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.21000, 101.44000
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (20.1 km)
Regional average: 20.1 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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