China · Xinjiang

M3.5 Earthquake near Bostanterak Township, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-11-01 20:15:18 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
142.0 km
Source
NCS

Xinjiang · Bostanterak Township

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About this earthquake

On November 1, 2026 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Bostanterak Township, Xinjiang (China). At around 142 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NCS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

ID
ffadcccdcc443d7ee34a43a9726cc0e477a57fdd
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
142.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-01 20:15:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
Source
ncs
Coordinates
39.18200, 75.12200
Temperature
-9.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 km
142 km — deeper than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Xinjiang

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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