Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Inner Mongolia · Sonid Left Banner
Country overviewChina · Inner Mongolia
M3.3 Earthquake near Sonid Left Banner, Inner Mongolia (China)
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About this earthquake
On August 13, 2026 at 00:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Sonid Left Banner, Inner Mongolia (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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
2a013fa509779b4ead1b8dfc54d4a69ac3fc85c0
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 00:01:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.95000,
114.69000
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
627
Country (24h)
China
3