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China · xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny

M4.8 Earthquake near mu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 19:08:39 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
140.0 km
Source
EMSC

xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny · mu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near mu ji xiang mۇjy yېzysy / mwjۇ ayyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China) on January 8, 2026 at 19:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

ID
8a583148ce98a4d13f2013991dd61de50aaa7f67
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 19:08:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
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
emsc
Coordinates
38.55000, 73.99000
Temperature
-31.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
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.

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 551 Catalogue entries

Of 550 other entries for this area and period, 88 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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