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M3.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Zhongling, Gansu (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 00:47:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 00:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Zhongling, Gansu (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 00:47:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Gansu
City
Zhongling
County
Yongjing County
Village
Zhongling
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.06000, 103.55000
Temperature
17.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (19.1 km)
Regional average: 19.1 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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