M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near NORTHWESTERN KASHMIR (China)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 19:56:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 16, 2025 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near NORTHWESTERN KASHMIR (China). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 19:56:09 UTC
Local time
Country
City
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.85000, 77.04000
Temperature
-18.2°C

Map

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 (20.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ashikule Volcanic Field
    Distance: 416 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 5'090 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·China

Historic earthquake map · China

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · China

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share