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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Pingchuan, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 10:07:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Pingchuan, Yunnan (China) on July 4, 2026 at 10:07 UTC. 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 USGS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 10:07:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Yunnan
City
Pingchuan
County
Binchuan County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
25.99400, 100.71300
Temperature
20.2°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 (20.9 km)
Regional average: 20.9 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 India ↔ Eurasia · about 362 km away

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