Back to map
M3.7 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 15:38:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China) on July 28, 2026 at 15:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 15:38:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Xinghai County
County
Xinghai County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.35000, 99.52000
Temperature
5.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (19.6 km)
Regional average: 19.6 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

Historic earthquake map · China

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · China

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share