Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M4.1 Earthquake near WESTERN XIZANG (China)
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About this earthquake
On November 14, 2025 at 13:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near WESTERN XIZANG (China). With a focal depth of about 60 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
db9a53f5a2098d1db4ca241d029c3434217cf74a
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-14 13:17:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.45000,
81.85000
Temperature
-15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
China
2