Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Marru township
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M4.7 Earthquake near Marru township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 22, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Marru township, Xizang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.0.
Details
ID
c9a64e2656adb2fcef6c1cd4c59af440d0818f83
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 16:57:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Zaqinda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.30000,
93.74000
Temperature
-9.9°C
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 498 km away
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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