M3.1
Depth:
19.0 km
M3.1 Earthquake near Kuqa City, Xinjiang (China)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Kuqa City, Xinjiang (China) on August 14, 2026 at 17:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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 M3.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — close to the regional average (19.1 km)
Regional average: 19.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
587
Country (24h)
China
2