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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Ürümqi, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 15:01:16 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 15:01:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Ürümqi
County
Ürümqi County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.41150, 87.67150
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 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

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