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M3.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Hejing County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 04:40:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 04:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Hejing County, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 04:40:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Hejing County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.66000, 83.11000
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — close to the regional average (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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