Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Xinjiang · Ürümqi
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M4.0 Earthquake near Ürümqi, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Ürümqi, Xinjiang (China) on July 14, 2026 at 15:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
8cdda632df002e71e19f2a7c4ee39a6fc9eb9abd
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 15:01:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.41150,
87.67150
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
608
Country (24h)
China
3