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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Baicheng County, Xinjiang

UTC time: 2025-01-02 14:58:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Baicheng County, Xinjiang on January 2, 2025 at 14:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-02 14:58:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
State
Xinjiang
City
Baicheng County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.82780, 82.65220

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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
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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