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M3.3 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 00:51:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China) on July 28, 2026 at 00:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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 event was recorded by EMSC. China: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 00:51:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Shayar County
County
Shayar County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00000, 83.49000
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — close to the regional average (19.6 km)
Regional average: 19.6 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

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