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4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China's Xinjiang at 145km Depth

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck China's Xinjiang province on Sunday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The quake occurred at a significant depth of 145 kilometers. According to USGS classifications, earthquakes between 70-300 km deep are categorized as intermediate. This event provides data for the scientific study of seismic activity at various depths within the Earth's crust.

Key Points: 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Xinjiang, China

  • Magnitude 4.9 quake in Xinjiang
  • Struck at 145km depth
  • Classified as intermediate earthquake
  • Reported by National Centre for Seismology
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes China

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck China's Xinjiang province at a depth of 145km, classified as an intermediate-depth quake by seismic data.

"EQ of M: 4.9, On: 05/04/2026 18:54:36 IST, Lat: 39.643 N, Long: 74.437 E, Depth: 145 Km, Location: Xinjiang. - National Centre for Seismology"

Xinjiang, April 5

An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred in Xinjiang province of China on Sunday, according to a statement by the National Centre for Seismology.

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 145km.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.9, On: 05/04/2026 18:54:36 IST, Lat: 39.643 N, Long: 74.437 E, Depth: 145 Km, Location: Xinjiang."

Earthquakes can occur anywhere between the Earth's surface and about 700 kilometres below the surface. For scientific purposes, this earthquake depth range of 0 - 700 km is divided into three zones: shallow, intermediate, and deep, as per USGS data.

Shallow earthquakes are between 0 and 70 km deep; intermediate earthquakes, 70 - 300 km deep; and deep earthquakes, 300 - 700 km deep. In general, the term "deep-focus earthquakes" is applied to earthquakes deeper than 70 km, the USGS states.

- ANI

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Rohit P
At 145km depth, this was an intermediate quake. Thankfully, deeper ones usually cause less surface damage. Good to see our NCS tracking these events accurately.
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David E
Interesting data from the USGS about depth classification. Makes you realize how much seismic activity happens globally that we never hear about.
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Ananya R
While we must always be compassionate, I wish Indian media gave the same detailed coverage to earthquakes in our own Northeastern states. Sometimes local tragedies get less attention.
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Vikram M
Xinjiang is a seismically active region. This magnitude at that depth likely meant minimal impact. Still, it's a reminder for us in India to ensure our own buildings are quake-resistant, especially in zones 4 and 5.
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Sarah B
The precision of the coordinates and timing is impressive. Science bringing clarity. Hope there was no loss of life or property.

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