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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near GANSU, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 22:28:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near GANSU, CHINA (China) on September 26, 2025 at 22:28 UTC. 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 22:28:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
gan su sheng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.00000, 104.61000
Temperature
12.3°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.

Depth classes per USGS

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