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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Tsamda County, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 20:25:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Tsamda County, 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 20:25:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Tsamda County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.66400, 79.74000
Temperature
10.5°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 (18.8 km)
Regional average: 18.8 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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