Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guizhou · Mezhan
Country overviewChina · Guizhou
M3.4 Earthquake near Mezhan, Guizhou (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 3, 2026 at 21:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Mezhan, Guizhou (China). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
4997df337c01af72cbc45f4ab942968e9bb32930
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 21:56:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.70000,
104.20000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than 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
China
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 551 Catalogue entries
Of 550 other entries for this area and period, 384 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
451
Country (24h)
China
2