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M4.7 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:32:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:32:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.77000, 87.34000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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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