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M3.6 Depth: 55.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near hei zi wei xiang qyzylyۆy yېzysy / qyzylۉy ayyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 01:16:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near hei zi wei xiang qyzylyۆy yېzysy / qyzylۉy ayyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China) on February 28, 2026 at 01:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 01:16:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
City
hei zi wei xiang qyzylyۆy yېzysy / qyzylۉy ayyly
County
wu qia xian yۇlۇghchat naھyyysy / ۇlۇۇchat wwdany
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.81000, 75.41000
Temperature
-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55 km
Shallow
55 km
55 km — deeper 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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