Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Qinghai · Qaidam
Country overviewChina · Qinghai
M4.8 Earthquake near Qaidam, Qinghai (China)
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About this earthquake
On June 17, 2026 at 14:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Qaidam, Qinghai (China). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1063 km away
Qinghai
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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