Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake northern Qinghai, China
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck northern Qinghai, China at Dec 29, 2021, 21:30 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 65 km (40 mi) NNW of Guolemude.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 29, 2021, 21:30 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.998, 94.659 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 270 km S of Dunhuang, China | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 275 km S of Dunhuang, China | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 288 km S of Dunhuang, China | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.