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M3.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Tsona City, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 17:07:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 17:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Tsona City, Xizang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 17:07:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Tsona City
Village
kang ge duo cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.98400, 92.52600
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (20.1 km)
Regional average: 20.1 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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