Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Gutang township
Country overviewChina · Xizang
M3.1 Earthquake near Gutang township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 30, 2026 at 19:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Gutang township, 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 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 M5.4.
Details
ID
43f34d9bfcb7be16a4ce7a82b462cb93322f2d21
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-30 19:05:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.36000,
95.55000
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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)
Global (24h)
730
Country (24h)
China
3