Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
shan xi sheng
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M4.6 Earthquake near 98 km N of Beitanzhuang, China (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 98 km N of Beitanzhuang, China (China) on December 22, 2025 at 12:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
bc13206c687c9b2ea3cb69971de245273e049ef9
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 12:31:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shan xi sheng
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.39590,
114.34690
Temperature
-6.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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3