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M3.2 Earthquake near Eryuan County, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 08:25:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 08:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Eryuan County, Yunnan (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

ID
24a5d39c327049967a07087906d2ebec38c9d070
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 08:25:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Yunnan
City
Eryuan County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.13000, 99.86000
Temperature
18.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries

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