Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China) on October 27, 2025 at 07:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
8166762bb42a16cb3ee75961c81b4628c4da791c
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 07:39:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.77660,
88.54790
Temperature
15.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
China
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)
622
Country (24h)
China
2