Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Shenchen township
Country overviewChina · Xizang
M3.2 Earthquake near Shenchen township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2026 at 06:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Shenchen township, 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
216e03e8aea86a73812932ec8e3c046b1bd51893
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 06:24:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.35000,
83.36000
Temperature
10.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
606
Country (24h)
China
3