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M3.4 Earthquake near Kyungzê township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-09-29 20:58:51 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kyungzê township, Xizang (China) on September 29, 2026 at 20:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

ID
2b834bf660f5ad543cabfc3c39ba9b06c7d28174
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 20:58:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Kyungzê township
County
Dinggyê County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.94800, 88.03900
Temperature
-11.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
72 km — deeper than the regional average (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Xizang

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 61 Catalogue entries

Of 60 other entries for this area and period, 33 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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