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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CHINA-LAOS BORDER REGION (China)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 13:49:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2025 at 13:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near CHINA-LAOS BORDER REGION (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 13:49:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
yun nan sheng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.94600, 101.55300
Temperature
24.6°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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