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M3.8 Depth: 27.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 17:51:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 30, 2025 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China). With a focal depth of about 27 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
27.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 17:51:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.96670, 76.59580
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.3 km
Shallow
27.3 km
27.3 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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