Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 8.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M4.4 Earthquake near WESTERN XIZANG (China)
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About this earthquake
On December 4, 2025 at 11:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near WESTERN XIZANG (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.
Details
ID
cf97c87f28f35aabd9ac0ceb93096d01e17fefff
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 11:59:02 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.23810,
87.23780
Temperature
-6.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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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