Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Shayar County
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M4.0 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)
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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 M5.0.
Details
ID
ba97788f773e26321bd9a4715a339f79631efb25
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 02:45:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.02000,
83.68000
Temperature
26.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 km — deeper 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)
625
Country (24h)
China
3