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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. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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 (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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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