Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Lopnur
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M3.1 Earthquake near Lopnur, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 15:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Lopnur, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 19 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
7a317731a030e0ed620cda8fa84a510ba4cd5015
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 15:30:29 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.24000,
89.43000
Temperature
11.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — close to the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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