Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Mori Kazakh Autonomous County
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M3.3 Earthquake near Mori Kazakh Autonomous County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2026 at 05:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Mori Kazakh Autonomous County, Xinjiang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
496a1a7ff09bcbe77fed5dd875a0595aa1a47b29
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 05:21:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.65000,
91.02000
Temperature
14.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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