Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.9 Earthquake near KASHMIR-XINJIANG BORDER REGION (China)
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About this earthquake
On December 2, 2025 at 11:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near KASHMIR-XINJIANG BORDER REGION (China). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
a6c8fe18a2f2513f426b64be85b36e7f740160b2
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 11:45:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.78000,
77.97000
Temperature
-14.2°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)
613
Country (24h)
China
3