Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- NCS
Xizang · Mamta township
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M4.3 Earthquake near Mamta township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Mamta township, Xizang (China) on October 22, 2026 at 19:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 NCS. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
b9b8c11b2aec7e954a72e77a7cd17c2e661da927
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 19:05:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
ncs
Coordinates
32.72500,
94.22800
Temperature
-6.7°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)
721
Country (24h)
China
3