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M4.3 Earthquake near Dongco township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 08:42:24 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Dongco township, Xizang (China) on August 6, 2026 at 08:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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 M5.0.

Details

ID
5be89d841320b18800cc0e90704f2fa30b7d0a46
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 08:42:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Dongco township
County
Gêrzê County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.66800, 84.80200
Temperature
6.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 km — deeper than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Xizang

Context for this earthquake

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

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