M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Zhaosu County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 17:58:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 17:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Zhaosu County, Xinjiang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 17:58:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

State

Xinjiang

City

Zhaosu County

County

Zhaosu County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

43.36190, 81.08720

Temperature

19.7°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ India · about 1218 km away

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