M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Eastern Xizang-India Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-06 15:17:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Eastern Xizang-India Border Region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-06 15:17:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

gfz

Coordinates

28.88000, 95.94000

Temperature

1.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tengchong

Distance: 478 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

502

Country (24h)

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