Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Shayar County
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M3.1 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On August 8, 2026 at 10:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
c40a4440573d60773c87c363d125c53695fccdc3
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 10:27:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.62000,
82.82000
Temperature
35.9°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
Volcanoes nearby
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)
624
Country (24h)
China
3