Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 59.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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M4.4 Earthquake near Kashmir-Xinjiang Border Region (China)
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About this earthquake
On December 2, 2025 at 11:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Kashmir-Xinjiang Border Region (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 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 GFZ. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
f0d1a33a6444b69109c362674bc9c771e7e0299d
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 11:45:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.13000,
78.32000
Temperature
-15.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59 km
59 km — deeper 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
626
Country (24h)
China
2