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M3.0 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Yancheng City, Jiangsu (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 14:01:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 14:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Yancheng City, Jiangsu (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 14:01:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Jiangsu
City
Yancheng City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.72000, 120.18000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — deeper than the regional average (20.5 km)
Regional average: 20.5 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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