Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Shayar County
Country overviewChina · Xinjiang
M4.1 Earthquake near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
On September 19, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Shayar County, Xinjiang (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.
Details
ID
efe7444ff323c13d63a487b99301e64f918419ca
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 15:53:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.17000,
83.11000
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 km — close to the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
713
Country (24h)
China
3