Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Shayar County
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M3.0 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)
Map
About this earthquake
On October 4, 2026 at 22:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Shayar 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
17036e4d6f54be7e60e31b3ef97c15f01fac5d94
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 22:56:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.16000,
83.13000
Temperature
11.0°C
Depth profile
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
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
Of 66 other entries for this area and period, 59 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · China
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · China
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
592
Country (24h)
China
4