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M4.5 Depth: 55.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kashmir-Xinjiang Border Region (China)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 03:26:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Kashmir-Xinjiang Border Region (China) on October 2, 2025 at 03:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.5
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 03:26:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.23000, 77.08000
Temperature
-8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55 km
Shallow
55 km
55 km — deeper 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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