M4.5 Depth: 14.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 103 km WNW of Aykol, China

UTC time: 2025-01-10 17:48:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2025 at 17:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 103 km WNW of Aykol, China. With a focal depth of about 14 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2025-01-10 17:48:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.41510, 79.06070

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 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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