Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 12.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Qinghai · Qaidam
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M4.9 Earthquake near Qaidam, Qinghai (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Qaidam, Qinghai (China) on June 16, 2026 at 13:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1082 km away
Qinghai
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
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