China · Xinjiang

M3.4 Earthquake near Lunnan, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 22:41:57 UTC Local time:

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About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 22:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Lunnan, 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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

ID
6c9c20d251bc1d7c50e1312664ceb193143ee1d3
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 22:41:57 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.32000, 84.49000
Temperature
17.2°C

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 (18.6 km)
Regional average: 18.6 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

Xinjiang

Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 64 Catalogue entries

Of 63 other entries for this area and period, 31 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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