Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Xizang · Marru township
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M4.1 Earthquake near Marru township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Marru township, Xizang (China) on October 23, 2026 at 00:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS. China: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.0.
Details
ID
3d68f6c1114a10855e54e2b3f908e830adabc80d
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 00:35:11 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.41320,
93.95730
Temperature
-2.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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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