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M4.3 Earthquake near Zokya, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-10-26 12:38:35 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Zokya, Qinghai (China) on October 26, 2026 at 12:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by NCS. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

ID
33f5e034f887842ce4f067fa5c03f8ed5ee67c1d
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-26 12:38:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Zokya
County
Zhidoi County
Source
ncs
Coordinates
33.83000, 94.15600
Temperature
-8.7°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

Qinghai

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries

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