Xinjiang Region Hit By 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake, Authorities Monitor Situation | World News

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Xinjiang on Tuesday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported.

According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 08.45 in the morning, at a depth of 10 km underground.

M’s EQ: 4.2, Date: 14/10/2025 08:45:28 IST, Latitude: 41.65 N, Longitude: 81.14 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xinjiang.
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NCS wrote on
https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1977941096706797609

Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes.

This is because seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to reach the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and more casualties.