Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- NCS
Xizang · Biru County
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M4.0 Earthquake near Biru County, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Biru County, Xizang (China) on October 28, 2026 at 14:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by NCS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
b16a939ab08d755970df72b8d1f13daf5e89df4d
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-28 14:46:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
ncs
Coordinates
31.43900,
93.42200
Temperature
-1.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 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
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
723
Country (24h)
China
3