M5.2
Depth:
10.0 km
M5.2 Earthquake near Qaidam, Qinghai (China)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Qaidam, Qinghai (China) on June 17, 2026 at 14:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (21.2 km)
Regional average: 21.2 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1078 km away
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Golmud Town173.4 kmS31'941
Dunhuang265.6 kmN186'027
Zhangye442.5 kmE507'433
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Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#11
Earlier events M≥432
Earlier events M≥514
Compared since2025-11-28
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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Stats (last 24h)
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