Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Xizang · Marru township
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M4.2 Earthquake near Marru township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Marru township, Xizang (China) on October 23, 2026 at 02:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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
84a9a3467b6f1275a8d02acf756fdf023d454565
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 02:53:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Zaqinpu
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.31490,
93.74810
Temperature
-4.0°C
Depth profile
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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