Magnitude
M5.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- ISC
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
Country overviewChina
M5.0 Earthquake near Northern Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On January 4, 2026 at 08:30 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Northern Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
9fde62a85083d7d354c6809462603b9243ca0e3d
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 08:30:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
Source
isc
Coordinates
42.26700,
85.01500
Temperature
-8.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Luntai82.0 kmSW43'314
Korla109.5 kmSE549'324
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM4.9
China
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥43
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-02-05
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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Country statistics · China
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
614
Country (24h)
China
3