Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Shayar County
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M3.3 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)
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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
46ab083526322e09701eef3c9cfa85db0b44f50c
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 00:51:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00000,
83.49000
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 km — close to 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
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 64 Catalogue entries
Of 63 other entries for this area and period, 35 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)
635
Country (24h)
China
2