Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 200.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Baingoin County
Country overviewChina · Xizang
M3.5 Earthquake near Baingoin County, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2026 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Baingoin County, Xizang (China). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
0f84c12122b1cb39da529abfbc91369d70f6cc17
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
200.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 02:23:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.85600,
89.20300
Temperature
4.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
200 km
200 km — deeper than the regional average (18.6 km)
Regional average: 18.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
Of 51 other entries for this area and period, 23 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
618
Country (24h)
China
2