Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Tsona City
Country overviewChina · Xizang
M3.0 Earthquake near Tsona City, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On July 18, 2026 at 02:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Tsona City, Xizang (China). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
a4995866c48beb076ba5db1551917e1c0bbb4c9a
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 02:19:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.04500,
92.64700
Temperature
0.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
606
Country (24h)
China
3