Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Xizang · Dzasib town
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M4.4 Earthquake near Dzasib town, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 25, 2026 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Dzasib town, 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
3c0f1b8c1418eff30b20899425d79fb5b964b2f4
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-25 22:01:36 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.16480,
93.67200
Temperature
-4.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.7 km)
Regional average: 18.7 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 475 km away
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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