Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Qinghai · Xinghai County
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M3.1 Earthquake near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2026 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Xinghai County, Qinghai (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f4bcc4178f346850808f0af23db17f51d9a4ee4f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 00:37:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.38000,
99.55000
Temperature
-3.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Qinghai
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
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