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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near lun tai xian, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 22:25:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near lun tai xian, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China) on April 9, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 22:25:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
City
lun tai xian
County
lun tai xian
Source
gfz
Coordinates
42.34000, 84.64000
Temperature
-0.1°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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