Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 150 km NNE of Aksu, China
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 150 km NNE of Aksu, China at Dec 16, 2025, 21:32 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 144 km (89 mi) NNE of Wensu.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 16, 2025, 21:32 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.360, 81.184 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 127 km NNE of Aksu, China | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 120 km NNE of Aksu, China | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 96 km ENE of Aksu, China | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 104 km NE of Aksu, China | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 137 km WNW of Kuqa, China | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 114 km NNE of Aksu, China | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.