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M4.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near GANSU, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 17:02:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near GANSU, CHINA (China) on July 25, 2025 at 17:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 17:02:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
nei meng gu zi zhi qu ᠦᠪᠦᠷ ᠮᠣᠩᠭᠤᠯ ᠤᠨ ᠥᠪᠡᠷᠲᠡᠭᠡᠨ ᠵᠠᠰᠠᠬᠣ ᠣᠷᠣᠨ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.29000, 103.97000
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — close to 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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