Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Yunnan · Ning'er
Country overviewChina · Yunnan
M4.5 Earthquake near Ning'er, Yunnan (China)
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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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.6 km)
Regional average: 18.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 542 Catalogue entries
Of 541 other entries for this area and period, 160 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
641
Country (24h)
China
2