Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- NCS
Xizang · Bönta township
Country overviewChina · Xizang
M4.0 Earthquake near Bönta township, Xizang (China)
Earthquake newsQuakeMap24
Archive record · original publication time was not recorded
Automatically generated from measurement data by QuakeMap24. Values may change after further analysis.
Map
About this earthquake
On October 30, 2026 at 16:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Bönta township, Xizang (China). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by NCS. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
b3e8531321cb163e82c3ef902e1cbbd06bf1d957
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-30 16:52:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Source
ncs
Coordinates
32.03500,
93.12200
Temperature
-3.4°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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · China
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · China
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
730
Country (24h)
China
3