Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Marru township
Country overviewChina · Xizang
M4.6 Earthquake near Marru township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 22, 2026 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Marru township, Xizang (China). With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
201df066b99c2c239a64cb5e2a60aed9fed421cd
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 16:21:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.49510,
94.03240
Temperature
-8.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
721
Country (24h)
China
3