Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NCS
Qinghai · Damzhung
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M3.9 Earthquake near Damzhung, Qinghai (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 26, 2026 at 21:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Damzhung, Qinghai (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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by NCS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.
Details
ID
59b20f3b9062365a6a7e76854b0b680d73951b13
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-26 21:24:09 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
ncs
Coordinates
33.15100,
94.05600
Temperature
-8.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
Qinghai
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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4
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