M3.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Eryuan County, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 11:09:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 11:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Eryuan County, Yunnan (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-11 11:09:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

State

Yunnan

City

Eryuan County

Source

emsc

Coordinates

26.13000, 99.85000

Temperature

18.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 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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