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M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Eryuan County, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 14:23:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Eryuan County, Yunnan (China) on July 11, 2026 at 14:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 14:23:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Yunnan
City
Eryuan County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.13000, 99.86000
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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