Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- NCS
Qinghai · Atö
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M4.5 Earthquake near Atö, Qinghai (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 22, 2026 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Atö, Qinghai (China). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by NCS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
00f2dcc4807022592193bd3e171d0f1d3b185b4b
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 20:36:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
ncs
Coordinates
33.19400,
94.51400
Temperature
-8.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Qinghai
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
721
Country (24h)
China
3