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M3.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Qiaodian, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 12:54:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 12:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Qiaodian, Yunnan (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 12:54:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Yunnan
City
Qiaodian
County
Binchuan County
Village
xin jie
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.66000, 100.69000
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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