M3.2
Depth:
15.0 km
M3.2 Earthquake near Kuqa City, Xinjiang (China)
About this earthquake
On July 19, 2026 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Kuqa City, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (20.1 km)
Regional average: 20.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
582
Country (24h)
China
3