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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ning'er, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 21:24:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 21:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Ning'er, Yunnan (China). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 21:24:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Yunnan
City
Ning'er
County
Ning'er
Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.19070, 101.28780
Temperature
19.2°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 (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Yangtze · about 531 km away

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