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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Onsu County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 22:07:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Onsu County, Xinjiang (China) on August 28, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 22:07:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Onsu County
County
Onsu County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.28610, 80.52540
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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 1098 km away

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