M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 109 km WNW of Korla, China (China)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 08:30:06 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny on Jan 4, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near 109 km WNW of Korla, China (China) · 2026-01-04 08:30:06 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 08:30 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 109 km WNW of Korla, China (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 08:30:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

City

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

Source

usgs

Coordinates

42.26710, 85.01460

Temperature

-8.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)

Regional average: 20.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Korla109.6 kmSE549'324

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM4.9

M4.92026-01-04 08:30:07 UTC10.0 kmNorthern Xinjiang

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥43

Earlier events M≥50

Compared since2025-02-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.52025-09-18 00:13:44 UTC132.3 km65 km ESE of Kuqa, China M4.12025-03-30 12:24:55 UTC146.1 km75 km ESE of Kuqa, China M4.02025-02-05 00:53:21 UTC139.3 km93 km ESE of Kuqa, China

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