M3.3 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Eryuan County, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 11:14:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Eryuan County, Yunnan (China) on July 11, 2026 at 11:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-11 11:14:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

State

Yunnan

City

Eryuan County

Source

emsc

Coordinates

26.12000, 99.86000

Temperature

18.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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