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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Jahûstai Town, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 17:58:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Jahûstai Town, Xinjiang (China) on June 21, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 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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Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1236 km away

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