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M3.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Araltobe Town, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 08:36:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Araltobe Town, Xinjiang (China) on July 24, 2026 at 08:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 08:36:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Araltobe Town
County
Qinghe County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.58000, 90.06000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (19.6 km)
Regional average: 19.6 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

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