Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Qinghai · Xinghai County
Country overviewChina · Qinghai
M3.4 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)
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About this earthquake
On August 6, 2026 at 01:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Xinghai County, Qinghai (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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
41eae6dfaafd96281e21ddd47e5bf61e7094f04e
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 01:28:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.32000,
99.54000
Temperature
6.5°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
Qinghai
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
China
3