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M4.0 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 02:45:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China) on September 3, 2026 at 02:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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.

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 M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 02:45:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Shayar County
County
Shayar County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.02000, 83.68000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — deeper than the regional average (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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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