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M4.4 Earthquake near Gangchen township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-10-23 00:24:18 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Gangchen township, Xizang (China) on October 23, 2026 at 00:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.0.

Details

ID
69050300640cc742a6b8366e9c8456fe81ba0560
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 00:24:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Gangchen township
County
Baqên County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.60780, 93.73550
Temperature
-5.4°C

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 (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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

Xizang

Context for this earthquake

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

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