Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shan xi sheng
Country overviewChina
M4.6 Earthquake near SHANXI-HEBEI BORDER REG, CHINA (China)
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About this earthquake
On December 22, 2025 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near SHANXI-HEBEI BORDER REG, CHINA (China). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
97e9d5b39f7af15867d644e2c44379d53ea27421
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 12:31:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shan xi sheng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.42000,
114.33000
Temperature
-6.0°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
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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)
612
Country (24h)
China
3