Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
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M4.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China) on May 31, 2025 at 08:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
4bc8799aaf27cefe9009c72491a56c8ccbe8faaf
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 08:28:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.10050,
81.23670
Temperature
-2.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: May 31, 2025, 11:37 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
China
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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3