Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Qinghai · Xinghai County
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M3.8 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)
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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.
Details
ID
8c893b40580e2990373eebe4664f438d2a954d5d
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 02:23:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.34000,
99.54000
Temperature
12.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (18.4 km)
Regional average: 18.4 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
Qinghai
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 69 Catalogue entries
Of 68 other entries for this area and period, 50 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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