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M4.5 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 02:44:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China) on November 24, 2025 at 02:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 02:44:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.34000, 78.71000
Temperature
-11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — deeper than 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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