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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Rawang township, Tibet (China)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 07:50:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Rawang township, Tibet (China) on June 21, 2026 at 07:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 07:50:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Tibet
City
Rawang township
County
Rutog County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.55700, 81.38200
Temperature
7.2°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 (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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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