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M4.6 Depth: 7.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 19:06:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 19:06:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.08280, 78.54640
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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