Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Yunnan · Eryuan County
Country overviewChina · Yunnan
M3.0 Earthquake near Eryuan County, Yunnan (China)
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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. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
730fee44c354f15ca1117cf641147f157d6580ee
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 14:23:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.13000,
99.86000
Temperature
16.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
612
Country (24h)
China
3