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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near KAZAKHSTAN-XINJIANG BORDER REG. (China)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 05:41:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 05:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near KAZAKHSTAN-XINJIANG BORDER REG. (China). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 05:41:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.97000, 80.90000
Temperature
15.4°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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