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M4.3 Earthquake near Biru County, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-10-28 21:46:35 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On October 28, 2026 at 21:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Biru County, Xizang (China). With a focal depth of about 15 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 NCS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

ID
f60385c0763d7c1f0a2eb6698c8cce8c351644c1
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-28 21:46:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Biru County
Source
ncs
Coordinates
31.37400, 93.30600
Temperature
-1.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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

Xizang

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries

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