Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 140.0 km
- Source
- ISC
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny · mu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly
Country overviewChina · xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
M4.6 Earthquake near mu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China)
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About this earthquake
On January 8, 2026 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near mu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by ISC. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
869fe60191e6d36bd7f922d3c08b1fbde5ec59be
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 19:08:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
City
mu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly
County
a ke tao xian yaqtw naھyyysy / aqtww wwdany
Source
isc
Coordinates
38.55000,
73.99000
Temperature
-31.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
China
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 551 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
449
Country (24h)
China
2