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M4.4 Depth: 6.8 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Qarajol Township, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 09:53:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 09:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Qarajol Township, Xinjiang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 09:53:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Qarajol Township
County
Artux City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.21920, 77.43410
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (21.2 km)
Regional average: 21.2 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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