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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.

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 (21.2 km)
Regional average: 21.2 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

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