M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 32 km NNE of Shangri-La, China

UTC time: 2025-01-07 06:47:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2025 at 06:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 32 km NNE of Shangri-La, China. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-07 06:47:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.10060, 99.82790

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tengchong
    Distance: 345 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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