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M4.0 Earthquake near Goqung township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-10-28 14:29:54 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On October 28, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Goqung township, Xizang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by NCS. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

ID
4442f9a11e7664920815ee7c700b9c9fa86d6fc4
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-28 14:29:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Goqung township
County
Lhari County
Source
ncs
Coordinates
30.86300, 93.44700
Temperature
-10.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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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