China · xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny

M4.6 Earthquake near cha gan guo lei xiang shaʿanʿwl avyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 01:29:39 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
40.0 km
Source
EMSC

xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny · cha gan guo lei xiang shaʿanʿwl avyly

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near cha gan guo lei xiang shaʿanʿwl avyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China) on February 22, 2026 at 01:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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 event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

ID
d0df114ec48d20b12765c20af745b02e8a7c3194
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 01:29:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
City
cha gan guo lei xiang shaʿanʿwl avyly
County
qing he xian shynggyl avdany
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.47000, 90.89000
Temperature
-12.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 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

Felt reports

1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Feb 22, 2026, 1:50 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries

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