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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 14:31:43 UTC Local time: —

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. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 14:31:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Xinghai County
County
Xinghai County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.39230, 99.32720
Temperature
1.8°C

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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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 834 km away

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