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M3.5 Depth: 4.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 66th Regiment, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 01:39:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 66th Regiment, Xinjiang (China) on August 19, 2026 at 01:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 01:39:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
66th Regiment
County
huo cheng ken qu
Village
liu shi liu tuan ba lian
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.22480, 80.89260
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 km — shallower than the regional average (18.8 km)
Regional average: 18.8 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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