Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xizang · Gyaxing
Country overviewChina · Xizang
M3.7 Earthquake near Gyaxing, Xizang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 6, 2026 at 09:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Gyaxing, Xizang (China). 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
f41080412ced56b9c03be54e046e36512c73188f
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 09:03:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.83100,
92.49600
Temperature
0.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.4 km)
Regional average: 18.4 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
Xizang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
532
Country (24h)
China
3