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M3.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 23:02:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2025 at 23:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China). With a focal depth of about 1 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-10 23:02:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.35350, 78.40430
Temperature
-0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 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

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