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M4.6 Depth: 111.3 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Pain'gyi township, Tibet (China)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 21:42:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Pain'gyi township, Tibet (China). At around 111 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.3 km
Intermediate
111.3 km
111.3 km — deeper than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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