M4.3 Depth: 130.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Qulho township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 17:55:39 UTC Local time:

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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 17:55:39 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.37900, 85.78900
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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