Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Sanxia Industrial Park
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M3.0 Earthquake near Sanxia Industrial Park, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sanxia Industrial Park, Xinjiang (China) on September 14, 2026 at 21:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
ceaaf9f1f73c85ae149635dbba5f28ae0e8aa88c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 21:06:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.54000,
78.19000
Temperature
18.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (18.4 km)
Regional average: 18.4 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 64 Catalogue entries
Of 63 other entries for this area and period, 57 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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