Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Xinjiang · Baicheng County
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M3.3 Earthquake near Baicheng County, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Baicheng County, Xinjiang (China) on October 10, 2026 at 14:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
f8ace3568e6aa7a68b297ced85ed642339dac7c7
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-10 14:06:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.23000,
81.54000
Temperature
10.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower 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
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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622
Country (24h)
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3
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