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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 07:39:18 UTC Local time: —

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 M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 07:39:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.77660, 88.54790
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (21.1 km)
Regional average: 21.1 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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