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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Qaidam, Qinghai (China)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 15:56:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Qaidam, Qinghai (China) on June 23, 2026 at 15:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 15:56:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Qinghai
City
Qaidam
County
Da Qaidam
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.55000, 95.91000
Temperature
9.8°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 (21 km)
Regional average: 21 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1042 km away

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