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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Saparbay Township, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 22:53:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 22:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Saparbay Township, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 22:53:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Saparbay Township
County
Akqi County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.85000, 78.75000
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.8 km)
Regional average: 18.8 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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