Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Shayar County
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M3.3 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 10, 2026 at 16:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
af408bb71b7580850062b538bfd4be8af9882b98
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-10 16:43:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.98000,
82.96000
Temperature
14.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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
Volcanoes nearby
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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