M3.8 earthquake - WESTERN XIZANG

What happened

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck WESTERN XIZANG on 17 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.