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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near NORTHERN QINGHAI, CHINA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 12:32:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 12:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN QINGHAI, 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 12:32:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.93000, 101.39000
Temperature
-3.7°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Stats (last 24h)

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