Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Chabug township
Country overviewChina · Xizang
M3.8 Earthquake near Chabug township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Chabug township, Xizang (China). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
59a62d5dff1cd498cb400220b695496b48da748a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 18:30:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.00000,
86.18000
Temperature
-8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.2 km)
Regional average: 18.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
522
Country (24h)
China
3