| Date | October 6, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 29°45′32.4″N 90°18′7.2″E / 29.759000°N 90.302000°E |
| Type | Normal |
| Areas affected | China |
| Casualties | 10 deaths 11 serious injuries |
The 2008 Damxung earthquake hit Damxung County, Xizang (Tibet), west of Lhasa, in the People's Republic of China around 16:30 China Standard Time on October 6. The Chinese state media reported that the earthquake caused 10 deaths as of October 7. Three aftershocks above magnitude 5 followed.