M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Baicheng County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 12:33:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 12:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Baicheng County, 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. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-29 12:33:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

State

Xinjiang

City

Baicheng County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

41.65620, 81.31410

Temperature

29.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)

Regional average: 20.3 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 1095 km away

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