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M4.0 Earthquake near Marru township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-10-30 18:28:41 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Marru township, Xizang (China) on October 30, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by NCS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

ID
2e32c5b7d35075fd6c6d314d522cb0c3535b9ba4
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-30 18:28:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Marru township
County
Baqên County
Source
ncs
Coordinates
32.54600, 94.01000
Temperature
-2.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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

Xizang

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries

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