M4.8
Depth:
10.0 km
M4.8 Earthquake near Qaidam, Qinghai (China)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Qaidam, Qinghai (China) on July 17, 2026 at 01:08 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.2 km)
Regional average: 20.2 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1078 km away
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
687
Country (24h)
China
2