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M4.2 earthquake 59 km WSW of Changji, China

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 59 km WSW of Changji, China at Mar 18, 2026, 07:47 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 60 km (37 mi) WSW of Changji.

Details

Magnitude4.2 mb
TimeMar 18, 2026, 07:47 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates43.804, 86.617
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.437 km SSW of Changji, China43 km / 27 midepth 10 km
4.563 km SW of Changji, China20 km / 13 midepth 10 km
4.142 km S of Ürümqi, China92 km / 57 midepth 10 km
4.335 km SSW of Changji, China40 km / 25 midepth 10 km
4.517 km WSW of Ürümqi, China62 km / 39 midepth 38 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.