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M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 07:01:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China) on July 28, 2026 at 07:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 07:01:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Xinghai County
County
Xinghai County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.32000, 99.52000
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (19.6 km)
Regional average: 19.6 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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