Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Kuqa City
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M3.4 Earthquake near Kuqa City, Xinjiang (China)
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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (18.6 km)
Regional average: 18.6 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 64 Catalogue entries
Of 63 other entries for this area and period, 31 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
635
Country (24h)
China
2