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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SHANXI-HEBEI BORDER REG, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 12:31:21 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 12:31:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
shan xi sheng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.42000, 114.33000
Temperature
-6.0°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 (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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