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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-23 04:07:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Namgyezhöl township, Xizang (China) on July 23, 2026 at 04:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 04:07:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Namgyezhöl township
County
Gonggar County
Village
Langtang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.13800, 91.08300
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.6 km)
Regional average: 19.6 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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