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M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ma jia, Gansu (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 19:01:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ma jia, Gansu (China) on July 28, 2026 at 19:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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.

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