Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 98.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.6 Earthquake near WESTERN XIZANG (China)
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About this earthquake
On August 24, 2025 at 08:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near WESTERN XIZANG (China). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
b8593f3f348f268d04239cd504fa8e985930490b
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 08:41:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.09000,
88.08000
Temperature
3.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
98 km
98 km — deeper than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
China
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
624
Country (24h)
China
2