Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- NCS
Xizang · Yakla town
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M4.8 Earthquake near Yakla town, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Yakla town, Xizang (China) on October 22, 2026 at 18:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 NCS. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
9bfa4e9cd4467a8181cb63eaf7cb253024fe9750
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 18:06:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
niang ka cun
Source
ncs
Coordinates
31.90500,
93.75400
Temperature
-3.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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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