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M3.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pishan County, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 09:27:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Pishan County, Xinjiang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 09:27:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Xinjiang
City
Pishan County
County
Pishan County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.33000, 78.21000
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — close to the regional average (19.1 km)
Regional average: 19.1 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

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