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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Amba Boro Town, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 17:58:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Amba Boro Town, Xinjiang (China) on June 21, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 km
Why depth matters

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

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Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1213 km away

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