M5.1 Earthquake 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China — June 27, 2025
2025-06-27 04:25:53 UTC (2025-06-27) · approx. 11:25 AM UTC+7 local
On June 27, 2025 at 04:25 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 34.4403°, 98.9489°. This earthquake was detected by 82 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
98.9489°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Oula Xiuma, China?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China on June 27, 2025 at 04:25 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 34.4403°, 98.9489°, which is 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q91k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 27, 2025). M5.1 Earthquake 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China — June 27, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q91k/