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M4.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near CHINA-LAOS BORDER REGION (China)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 18:31:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2025 at 18:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near CHINA-LAOS BORDER REGION (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-07 18:31:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
yun nan sheng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.40300, 101.88000
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

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