Earthquakes in China — November 2025
5 earthquakes were recorded in China during November 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 31 km.
The month's largest event in China was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Damusi, China on 06 November 2025 at 01:02 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the China monthly average of 13 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 12 recorded the previous month.
80% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 20% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Damusi, China on 06 November at 115 km; M4.6 near Yanglong, China on 28 November at 10 km; M4.5 near Turpan, China on 19 November at 10 km.
That is 62% below the 13 events China averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in China, November 2025
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Damusi, China | 115.2 | China | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Yanglong, China | 10.0 | China | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Turpan, China | 10.0 | China | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Zangguy, China | 10.0 | China | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Southern Qinghai, China | 10.0 | China | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit China in November 2025?
5 earthquakes were recorded in China during November 2025, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in China in November 2025?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Damusi, China on 06 November 2025.
Other months in China
Magnitudes for November 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.