Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Cenling County
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M3.2 Earthquake near Cenling County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Cenling County, Xinjiang (China) on September 23, 2026 at 05:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
1a955dcc9d46a29b35664e3ffd4a849dbb53ef12
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-23 05:43:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.28000,
77.77000
Temperature
2.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.6 km)
Regional average: 18.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 66 Catalogue entries
Of 65 other entries for this area and period, 43 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
576
Country (24h)
China
3