Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Qinghai · Xinghai County
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M4.9 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China) on August 2, 2026 at 14:31 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
a51c8c0f58f93c78ddc48aced3b653d6c16808e8
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 14:31:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.39230,
99.32720
Temperature
1.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.4 km)
Regional average: 18.4 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 834 km away
Qinghai
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 69 Catalogue entries
Of 68 other entries for this area and period, 22 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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