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M3.8 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Kalpin County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 17:34:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 17:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Kalpin County, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 1 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 17:34:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Kalpin County
County
Kalpin County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.89210, 79.06570
Temperature
19.8°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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