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M3.0 Depth: 2.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Qutang town, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 23:19:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Qutang town, Xizang (China). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 23:19:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Qutang town
County
Tingri County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.93000, 87.06390
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (19.5 km)
Regional average: 19.5 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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