Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guizhou · Mezhan
Country overviewChina · Guizhou
M3.6 Earthquake near Mezhan, Guizhou (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Mezhan, Guizhou (China) on September 30, 2026 at 13:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.
Details
ID
a5f22af83c5f370173f46b92c967b7867bacde0f
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 13:03:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.75000,
104.22000
Temperature
15.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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
China
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 551 Catalogue entries
Of 550 other entries for this area and period, 347 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
449
Country (24h)
China
2