Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M4.2 Earthquake near WESTERN XIZANG (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN XIZANG (China) on October 7, 2025 at 04:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
aff635faacdbdc72140efeb8356e9c183214c230
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 04:27:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.06000,
86.01000
Temperature
4.4°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)
630
Country (24h)
China
2