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M4.3 Depth: 90.0 km

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

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

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.

Details

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

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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 (18.8 km)
Regional average: 18.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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