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M3.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Luntai County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 05:42:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Luntai County, Xinjiang (China) on August 12, 2026 at 05:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 05:42:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Luntai County
County
Luntai County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.20000, 84.10000
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (19.1 km)
Regional average: 19.1 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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