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M4.2 earthquake - Xizang-Qinghai border region

3306 d ago · 29 Sept 2017, 07:57 UTC Xizang-Qinghai border region

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Xizang-Qinghai border region on 29 Sept 2017, 07:57 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.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:45 UTC

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