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M4.4 Depth: 1.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 17:05:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2025 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 17:05:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.65380, 78.58680
Temperature
17.6°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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