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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Southern Xinjiang, China (China)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 19:44:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Southern Xinjiang, China (China). With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 19:44:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
40.89000, 78.00000
Temperature
-18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 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

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