Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Chayul Township
Country overviewChina · Xizang
M3.3 Earthquake near Chayul Township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Chayul Township, Xizang (China) on July 14, 2026 at 18:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
04d2f00900f609ced23724b1fc48c1d682cc4893
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 18:15:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.10800,
92.54700
Temperature
0.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Shannan Longzi Airport40.0 kmStraight-line distance
China · LGZ · ZUSH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
606
Country (24h)
China
3