Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 19.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Xinjiang · Boritoqay Township
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M4.0 Earthquake near Boritoqay Township, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On June 30, 2026 at 10:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Boritoqay Township, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
8a4e85b2497ef3bcebe08bbfd0ada26bf3a22a91
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 10:32:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.61430,
74.58880
Temperature
12.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.2 km
19.2 km — close to the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 580 km away
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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608
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3