Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Arza town
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M4.0 Earthquake near Arza town, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 23, 2026 at 02:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Arza town, Xizang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.0.
Details
ID
3c25925273fb9ce47160ac0adf57b35c2ef52b44
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 02:16:49 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.54100,
93.26700
Temperature
-9.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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