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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Tsona City, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 06:22:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 06:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Tsona City, Xizang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 06:22:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Tsona City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.03200, 92.62700
Temperature
4.5°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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