Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Ürümqi
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M3.2 Earthquake near Ürümqi, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On September 8, 2026 at 05:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ürümqi, Xinjiang (China). 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
e34fcf6449acafe2579de360eb7e921a3495a984
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 05:50:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.52000,
88.27000
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than 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
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, 42 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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