Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Shayar County
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M3.7 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China) on September 18, 2026 at 14:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
532461bb318b2718a6e673579248795a6cb80f72
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 14:32:31 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.14000,
83.15000
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (18.4 km)
Regional average: 18.4 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 64 Catalogue entries
Of 63 other entries for this area and period, 22 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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