Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Chira County
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M3.2 Earthquake near Chira County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2026 at 08:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Chira County, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
31128d9aa67513864bbd73f2f9066b9c74881f3f
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 08:10:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.64000,
80.72000
Temperature
-10.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.4 km)
Regional average: 18.4 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 64 Catalogue entries
Of 63 other entries for this area and period, 42 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)
597
Country (24h)
China
2