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M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 15:03:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 26, 2025 at 15:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA (China). With a focal depth of about 35 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 15:03:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
si chuan sheng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.13020, 99.60860
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper 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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