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M3.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ürümqi, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 15:01:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ürümqi, Xinjiang (China) on July 14, 2026 at 15:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 15:01:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Ürümqi
County
Ürümqi County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.30000, 87.71000
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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