M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Rutog Town, Tibet (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 07:40:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 07:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Rutog Town, Tibet (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 07:40:50 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.50950, 79.51010
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.9 km)
Regional average: 20.9 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

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