Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 32.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M4.4 Earthquake near WESTERN XIZANG (China)
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About this earthquake
On December 5, 2025 at 07:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near WESTERN XIZANG (China). With a focal depth of about 33 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 event was recorded by EMSC. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
c107c4497805b6ec915ef3b1119868d3b9eb3970
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
32.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 07:21:21 UTC
Local time
—
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.74540,
88.32580
Temperature
-6.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.5 km
32.5 km — deeper 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
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)
626
Country (24h)
China
2