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M3.4 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Zhêntang, Tibet (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 01:41:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 01:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Zhêntang, Tibet (China). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 01:41:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Tibet
City
Zhêntang
County
Dinggyê County
Village
Zangka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.87600, 87.41900
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — deeper than the regional average (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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

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