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M3.1 Earthquake near Tsona City, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 17:20:58 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Tsona City, Xizang (China) on July 14, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

ID
9790265301a56dc1afcc8b2f3b44eabace184b3f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 17:20:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Tsona City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.03100, 92.70400
Temperature
1.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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