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M4.4 Earthquake near Gyirong County, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 02:52:47 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 02:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Gyirong County, 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

ID
48b6274bbf460e0ea8d1b67333b79ca9e56b6f72
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 02:52:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Gyirong County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.54950, 85.53780
Temperature
5.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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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