Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NCS
Xizang · Biru County
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M3.9 Earthquake near Biru County, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 25, 2026 at 00:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Biru County, Xizang (China). 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 event was recorded by NCS. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
1289d275f7575e77f38f78f26b738035b4e4d129
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-25 00:18:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
ncs
Coordinates
31.40300,
93.07800
Temperature
-3.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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