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M4.0 Depth: 19.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Boritoqay Township, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 10:32:28 UTC Local time: —

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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.2 km
Shallow
19.2 km
19.2 km — close to the regional average (20.9 km)
Regional average: 20.9 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

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