Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- ISC
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny · ha la jun xiang qarajwl yezysy / qarajۉl ayyly
Country overviewChina · xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
M3.8 Earthquake near ha la jun xiang qarajwl yezysy / qarajۉl ayyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China)
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About this earthquake
On January 14, 2026 at 10:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near ha la jun xiang qarajwl yezysy / qarajۉl ayyly, xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny (China). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
fc24e730f219af39d678e0b934ecf5a95a1b47f0
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 10:08:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
xin jiang wei wu er zi zhi qu shynjang yۇyghۇr yaptwnwm raywny
City
ha la jun xiang qarajwl yezysy / qarajۉl ayyly
County
a tu shen shi yatۇsh shhʱyry / artysh shaary
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.12750,
76.67600
Temperature
-2.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to 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
China
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
615
Country (24h)
China
3