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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Gansu, China (China)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 22:28:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Gansu, China (China). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 22:28:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
gan su sheng
Source
gfz
Coordinates
35.10000, 104.77000
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 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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