Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Xinjiang · Bulungkol Township
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M4.7 Earthquake near Bulungkol Township, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Bulungkol Township, Xinjiang (China) on July 18, 2026 at 05:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
bcb2141fedf436b82e0e8c20cd133a6c98b44e3a
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 05:47:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.62270,
75.16650
Temperature
15.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 500 km away
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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