Update: Earthquake strikes region close to Shihezi, China on March 6 – 5.2 magnitude reported

Published Mar 27, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake occurred near Shihezi on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 21:44 UTC (03:44 local time), a tremor jolted the area at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter about 67 km south-southeast of Shihezi. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later downgraded it to 5.2.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Past week’s tremor

Another magnitude 5.0 quake was registered in the region, with the event also close to Shihezi on Mar. 5.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey