Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M4.2 Earthquake near WESTERN XIZANG (China)
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About this earthquake
On May 23, 2025 at 03:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near WESTERN XIZANG (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
bb2917ac66c090ad27fd8340ee7e4c95abcb58df
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 03:57:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.19000,
87.06000
Temperature
1.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — close to 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
China
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)
608
Country (24h)
China
2