Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 7.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Wenquan County
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M3.7 Earthquake near Wenquan County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On September 11, 2026 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Wenquan County, Xinjiang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
673f2eba3ccde93cc7c4ccaa27786e10f110079b
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-11 20:06:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.21590,
81.62290
Temperature
14.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
590
Country (24h)
China
2