Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
yun nan sheng · xi ma zhen
Country overviewChina · yun nan sheng
M4.8 Earthquake near xi ma zhen, yun nan sheng (China)
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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.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
d45cb66ed7a87aba11b5bcf9dad80bce0ee6a67f
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 03:15:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
yun nan sheng
City
xi ma zhen
County
ying jiang xian
Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.72000,
97.64000
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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
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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)
615
Country (24h)
China
3