Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 130.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Qulho township
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M4.3 Earthquake near Qulho township, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Qulho township, Xizang (China) on July 30, 2026 at 17:55 UTC. At around 130 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
caa2b9a433f17cd7d8029fc66b0cab4ffa53ebaa
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 17:55:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.37900,
85.78900
Temperature
3.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (18.6 km)
Regional average: 18.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
Of 51 other entries for this area and period, 5 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
641
Country (24h)
China
2