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M4.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 08:00:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China) on October 2, 2025 at 08:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 08:00:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.01000, 78.12000
Temperature
-3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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