Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Xizang · Tsodrel Jangma
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M4.1 Earthquake near Tsodrel Jangma, Xizang (China)
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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
a3033d6ef3404a252dfc4caeaeb07cd1f4711253
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 04:31:24 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.40170,
87.67760
Temperature
10.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.6 km)
Regional average: 18.6 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
Of 51 other entries for this area and period, 13 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
635
Country (24h)
China
2