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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 06:57:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China) on August 12, 2026 at 06:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 06:57:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Xinghai County
County
Xinghai County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.39000, 99.53000
Temperature
13.6°C

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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 (19.1 km)
Regional average: 19.1 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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