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M3.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 02:23:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 02:23:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Xinghai County
County
Xinghai County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.34000, 99.54000
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (19.5 km)
Regional average: 19.5 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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