M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near xi ma zhen, yun nan sheng (China)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 03:15:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near xi ma zhen, yun nan sheng (China) on February 25, 2026 at 03:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-25 03:15:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

State

yun nan sheng

City

xi ma zhen

County

ying jiang xian

Source

gfz

Coordinates

24.72000, 97.64000

Temperature

25.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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