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M3.9 Depth: 75.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Gyantse County, Tibet (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 16:27:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Gyantse County, Tibet (China) on July 8, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
75.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 16:27:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Tibet
City
Gyantse County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.76400, 89.52900
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75 km
Intermediate
75 km
75 km — deeper than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 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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