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M6.0 Depth: 8.6 km

M6.0 Earthquake near China [Land] (China)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 07:44:09 UTC Local time: —
M6.0 earthquake near xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny on Dec 4, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M6.0 Earthquake near China [Land] (China) · 2025-12-04 07:44:09 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 4, 2025 at 07:44 UTC, a magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred near China [Land] (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 07:44:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
Source
ingv
Coordinates
41.05550, 78.40310
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tumushuke143.1 kmSE135'727
Aksu157.8 kmE535'657

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM4.6
M4.42025-12-04 15:25:57 UTC25.8 kmSOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA M4.52025-12-21 21:16:45 UTC43.9 kmSOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA M4.52025-12-21 21:16:46 UTC43.3 km117 km WNW of Aykol, China M4.62025-12-21 21:16:46 UTC50.3 kmKyrgyzstan-Xinjiang Border Region M4.22025-12-26 19:44:26 UTC38.5 kmSouthern Xinjiang, China M4.32025-12-28 06:55:07 UTC2.5 kmSOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.0 to M6.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM6.010.0 km13.5 km
INGVM6.08.6 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥425
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-01-10

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.82025-12-04 07:44:07 UTC5.2 km138 km NNW of Tumxuk, China M5.82025-12-04 07:44:07 UTC8.1 kmKyrgyzstan-Xinjiang Border Region M5.82025-12-04 07:44:07 UTC3.7 kmSOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA M5.82025-12-04 07:44:08 UTC4.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.8, near of Almaty (Monde) M5.02025-09-02 07:58:51 UTC52.9 kmSouthern Xinjiang

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