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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 07:24:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 07:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Xinghai County, Qinghai (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 EMSC. China: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 07:24:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Xinghai County
County
Xinghai County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.37000, 99.57000
Temperature
15.3°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.6 km)
Regional average: 19.6 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

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