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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Chayul Township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 01:23:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Chayul Township, Xizang (China). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 01:23:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Chayul Township
County
Lhuntse County
Village
Leshile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.20600, 92.60200
Temperature
1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (19.5 km)
Regional average: 19.5 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

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