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M3.4 Earthquake near Gangnyi township, Xizang (China)

UTC time: 2026-10-31 21:07:24 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Gangnyi township, Xizang (China) on October 31, 2026 at 21:07 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

ID
fc15ec6d66260ba638a30f20f73d653ee3297848
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-31 21:07:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xizang
City
Gangnyi township
County
Amdo County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.13000, 91.65000
Temperature
-7.8°C

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 (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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