Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Hejing County
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M3.2 Earthquake near Hejing County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Hejing County, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
6d1908d77a785a9338d263b4763d1c6d95426ba7
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 18:50:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.02000,
84.72000
Temperature
-4.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (18.2 km)
Regional average: 18.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
522
Country (24h)
China
3