M5.0 Earthquake 276 km SE of Hotan, China — June 25, 2020
2020-06-25 21:17:04 UTC (2020-06-25) · approx. 2:17 AM UTC+5 local
On June 25, 2020 at 21:17 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 276 km SE of Hotan, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 35.6685°, 82.4472°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
82.4472°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Hotan, China?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 276 km SE of Hotan, China on June 25, 2020 at 21:17 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 35.6685°, 82.4472°, which is 276 km SE of Hotan, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000abn0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, June 25, 2020). M5.0 Earthquake 276 km SE of Hotan, China — June 25, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000abn0/