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M5.8 Earthquake near Marru township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-10-25 11:25:57 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M5.8

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: USGS

Xizang · Marru township

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M5.8 Earthquake near Marru township, Xizang (China) · 2026-10-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On October 25, 2026 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M5.8 earthquake occurred near Marru township, Xizang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

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Magnitude

M5.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-10-25 11:25:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

State

Xizang

City

Marru township

County

Baqên County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.36920, 94.00410

Temperature

-3.8°C

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.7 km)

Regional average: 18.7 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Estimated population exposed

IV 97'357

V 3'226

≈ 129 people experienced strong to very strong shaking.

Ground shaking

VII

Very strong · Intensity (MMI) VII

Moderate damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 486 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Nagqu222.2 kmSW30'000

Yushu280.7 kmE141'308

Lhasa426.6 kmSW867'900

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours3

Strongest subsequent eventM5.5

M4.52026-10-25 16:46:49 UTC21.8 kmGangchen township M4.42026-10-25 22:01:36 UTC38.6 kmDzasib town M5.52026-10-27 18:57:52 UTC46.4 kmGangchen township

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.8 to M6.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

USGSM5.810.0 km0.0 km

GAM6.010.0 km13.3 km

GFZM5.910.0 km13.5 km

BMKGM5.916.0 km8.2 km

EMSCM5.935.0 km18.7 km

Xizang

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥418

Earlier events M≥55

Compared since2025-04-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.02026-10-22 14:33:42 UTC73.2 kmNyainrong County M5.42026-10-24 08:39:58 UTC6.9 kmMarru township M5.22026-10-22 15:12:04 UTC20.7 kmMarru township M5.12025-12-02 10:56:24 UTC138.8 kmXizang M5.02026-10-22 18:06:44 UTC19.0 kmMarru township

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