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M3.8 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 12th Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 06:18:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 12th Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 25 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 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.

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