Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 17 km WSW of Ürümqi, China
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 17 km WSW of Ürümqi, China at May 18, 2026, 08:32 UTC, at a depth of 38 km. The epicentre was 17 km (11 mi) WSW of UEruemqi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 18, 2026, 08:32 UTC |
| Depth | 38.2 km |
| Coordinates | 43.767, 87.392 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 37 km SSW of Changji, China | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 63 km SW of Changji, China | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 42 km S of Ürümqi, China | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 35 km SSW of Changji, China | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.