A moderate seismic event registering 4.1 magnitude occurred in the region of Southern Xinjiang, China. The tremor was officially recorded on February 2, 2026, at 16:37:52 UTC.
Preliminary analysis places the epicenter near 39.42° North latitude and 76.84° East longitude. The earthquake originated at a relatively shallow focal depth of 10.0 kilometers, indicating intense near-surface tectonic activity in this mountainous and seismically active area.
Local atmospheric conditions at the time of the event were extremely cold. The sky displayed few clouds, and temperatures were recorded at -4.9°C, typical of the winter climate dominating the high-altitude geography of Southern Xinjiang.
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