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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Tsona City, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 01:57:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Tsona City, Xizang (China) on July 18, 2026 at 01:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 01:57:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Tsona City
Village
kang ge duo cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.97400, 92.50600
Temperature
0.6°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 (20.1 km)
Regional average: 20.1 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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