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M3.1 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 18:29:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 18:29:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Shayar County
County
Shayar County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.01000, 83.68000
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — deeper than the regional average (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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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