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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.

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 (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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