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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Cogo township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 17:57:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Cogo township, Xizang (China). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 17:57:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Cogo township
County
Tingri County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.49700, 87.45200
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.2 km)
Regional average: 20.2 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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