Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Kuqa City
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M3.2 Earthquake near Kuqa City, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2026 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Kuqa City, Xinjiang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than 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
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
532
Country (24h)
China
3