M3.4
Depth:
17.0 km
M3.4 Earthquake near Kuqa City, Xinjiang (China)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kuqa City, Xinjiang (China) on July 24, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (19.6 km)
Regional average: 19.6 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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