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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NORTHERN QINGHAI, CHINA

UTC time: 2026-06-17 06:28:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN QINGHAI, CHINA on June 17, 2026 at 06:28 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 06:28:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.03000, 95.25000
Temperature
-1.6°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
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 1095 km away

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