Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Inner Mongolia · Bayan Hot
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M4.4 Earthquake near Bayan Hot, Inner Mongolia (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 13, 2026 at 08:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Bayan Hot, Inner Mongolia (China). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
e84dd4a3bc95155f0789f9f8bea00a5f9c8cad60
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-13 08:15:03 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.75000,
104.68000
Temperature
17.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
China
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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