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M3.0 Earthquake near Gucheng District, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-09-10 11:28:28 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Gucheng District, Yunnan (China) on September 10, 2026 at 11:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
b236beb206732d221615a72a6a7082d268142148
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 11:28:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Yunnan
City
Gucheng District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.93000, 100.35000
Temperature
16.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (18.4 km)
Regional average: 18.4 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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    30.0 kmStraight-line distance

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 541 Catalogue entries

Of 540 other entries for this area and period, 493 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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