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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MYANMAR-CHINA BORDER REGION (China)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 17:38:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MYANMAR-CHINA BORDER REGION (China) on September 20, 2025 at 17:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 17:38:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
yun nan sheng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.99400, 100.94800
Temperature
20.2°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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