Earthquake western Xizang (5.1 mb) (2025-08-26 00:03:58 UTC)
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on western Xizang, at 2025-08-26 00:03:58 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in western Xizang
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.1
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qqxi
Nearest Places
- Ngoru Ri / 31.84 km
- Quedan Ri / 41.71 km
- Nadi Gangri / 44.62 km
- Oushan Quan / 45.03 km
- Gyarub Shan / 48.99 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.7
1 km ENE of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
9 km SSE of Chickaloon, Alaska
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Depth: 13.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 13.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.6
Halmahera, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 169.70 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 169.70 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
-0.3
50 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.9
21 km SE of Susitna North, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 32.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 32.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.1
WESTERN XIZANG
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)