Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Xinjiang · Qagan Modon
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M4.7 Earthquake near Qagan Modon, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 28, 2026 at 15:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Qagan Modon, 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.
Details
ID
60147463b743983caaea90fa93938fd51b08a5c7
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-28 15:40:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Qagan Modon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.23940,
82.80420
Temperature
-2.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1383 km away
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
727
Country (24h)
China
3