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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Qaidam, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 02:06:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Qaidam, Qinghai (China) on June 17, 2026 at 02:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 02:06:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Qaidam
County
Da Qaidam
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.84260, 95.50790
Temperature
-2.0°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 (21.2 km)
Regional average: 21.2 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 1074 km away

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