Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Qinghai · Xinghai County
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M3.7 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)
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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.
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Details
ID
a587412fcc5187f41408ff31f28719a5deaaf1a0
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 15:38:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.35000,
99.52000
Temperature
5.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 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
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, 52 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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