4.8
EarthquakeModerate
M4.8 earthquake - western Xizang
2252 d ago · 17 Aug 2020, 11:23 UTC western Xizang
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck western Xizang on 17 Aug 2020, 11:23 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:55 UTC
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