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M3.4 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Toksun County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 12:34:13 UTC Local time: —

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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 12:34:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Toksun County
County
Toksun County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.87000, 87.57000
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — close to 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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