Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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M4.2 Earthquake near Southern Xinjiang, China (China)
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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. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
bce47032a2b899e4a4fe316c44f10bfea3b88a02
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 19:44:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
40.89000,
78.00000
Temperature
-18.2°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
China
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
615
Country (24h)
China
3