Back to map
M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 20 km SSW of Zhaotong, China (China)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 13:21:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 10, 2025 at 13:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 20 km SSW of Zhaotong, China (China). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 13:21:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
yun nan sheng
Source
usgs
Coordinates
27.13860, 103.64420
Temperature
21.7°C

Map

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
10 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

Historic earthquake map · China

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · China

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share