Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Terek Township
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M3.3 Earthquake near Terek Township, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Terek Township, Xinjiang (China). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
bc750eabe40c791ea4cce2203c62de9136a11641
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 23:48:35 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.12000,
75.62000
Temperature
5.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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