China · Xizang

M4.1 Earthquake near Tsodrel Jangma, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 04:31:24 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 04:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Tsodrel Jangma, Xizang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

ID
a3033d6ef3404a252dfc4caeaeb07cd1f4711253
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 04:31:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.40170, 87.67760
Temperature
10.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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