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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Yulong Nakhi Autonomous County, Yunnan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 09:34:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Yulong Nakhi Autonomous County, Yunnan (China) on July 4, 2026 at 09:34 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 09:34:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Yunnan
City
Yulong Nakhi Autonomous County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.15500, 99.74100
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.9 km)
Regional average: 20.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary India ↔ Eurasia · about 232 km away

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