Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Hutubi County
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M3.6 Earthquake near Hutubi County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On July 27, 2026 at 09:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Hutubi County, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 21 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
6ed0492f3cb050b2925c4316ace39310c0e565f2
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 09:00:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.68000,
86.60000
Temperature
11.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 km — close to 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, 27 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)
634
Country (24h)
China
2