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M4.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Tibetan Plateau

UTC time: 2025-01-07 02:14:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Tibetan Plateau on January 7, 2025 at 02:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-07 02:14:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.43650, 87.15400

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Stats (last 24h)

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