Calamity
LowEarthquakesCalamity Score: 3

Earthquakes in Western Xizang

NepalEMSC

Right now

The most recent data we hold from EMSC arrived 21 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

Reported by EMSC today.

It is the only one we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 9 September 2026.

What the source measured

EMSC reported: WESTERN XIZANG

EMSC recorded magnitude 4.3 at a depth of 121 km.

The seismic region given by the source is WESTERN XIZANG.

This is the highest magnitude we have recorded at this point, over 9 readings since 9 September 2026 — the previous range was 4.2 to 4.3.

How we know

One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 3 out of 100, at 65 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeEarthquakes
SeverityLow
Calamity Score (ours)3 / 100
Our confidence65%
Coordinates30.8040, 81.1720
Nearest CityDārchulā (124 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-09-09T00:03:09.000Z
Sourcehttps://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260909_0000001

Score Breakdown

6
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
3
historical

Technical Details

Mag4.3
Depth121
MagTypem
RegionWESTERN XIZANG
AuthNDI
SourceId2057554

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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