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M2.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Tsona City, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 09:32:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 09:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Tsona City, Xizang (China). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 09:32:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Tsona City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.39000, 91.84500
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (19.6 km)
Regional average: 19.6 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

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