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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. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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 (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

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