Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Toksun County
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M3.4 Earthquake near Toksun County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Toksun County, Xinjiang (China) on September 1, 2026 at 12:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
a2cffdaa80c75e96d8808227775cb1c561e3a477
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 12:34:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.87000,
87.57000
Temperature
18.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — close to 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
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
605
Country (24h)
China
2