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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near jing hong shi, yun nan sheng (China)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 06:00:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near jing hong shi, yun nan sheng (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 06:00:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
yun nan sheng
City
jing hong shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.25500, 100.69200
Temperature
13.2°C

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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

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