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M3.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Yinchuan City, Ningxia (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 16:25:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Yinchuan City, Ningxia (China) on August 29, 2026 at 16:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 16:25:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Ningxia
City
Yinchuan City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.19000, 106.14000
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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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