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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 20:14:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Xinghai County, 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 20:14:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Xinghai County
County
Xinghai County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.47130, 99.44610
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

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