Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
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M4.4 Earthquake near 142 km NNW of Tumxuk, China (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 142 km NNW of Tumxuk, China (China) on May 11, 2025 at 08:09 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
a8c99b7e61319107e0cd495fdaf823409526e762
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 08:09:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.99330,
78.25790
Temperature
24.8°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
China
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)
607
Country (24h)
China
2