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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near tai an, si chuan sheng (China)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 08:39:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 08:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near tai an, si chuan sheng (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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 08:39:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
si chuan sheng
City
tai an
County
dong xing qu
Village
tai an
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.68500, 105.16900
Temperature
21.9°C

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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
10 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.

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