M4.2 Earthquake 17 km NW of Meishan, China — June 23, 2025
2025-06-23 22:27:40 UTC (2025-06-23) · approx. 5:27 AM UTC+7 local
On June 23, 2025 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 17 km NW of Meishan, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 30.1430°, 103.6923°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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103.6923°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Meishan, China?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 17 km NW of Meishan, China on June 23, 2025 at 22:27 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qapz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 23, 2025). M4.2 Earthquake 17 km NW of Meishan, China — June 23, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qapz/