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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 31 km NW of Hualin, China (China)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 13:21:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 31 km NW of Hualin, China (China) on January 3, 2026 at 13:21 UTC. 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
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 13:21:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
gan su sheng
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.99640, 104.47530
Temperature
-8.0°C

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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

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