4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Xinjiang, China; Follows Recent 6.2 Quake

• A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Xinjiang, China, on Friday, February 6, 2026, at a depth of 180 km.
• This event follows a stronger 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Xinjiang on December 4, 2025, at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it prone to aftershocks.
• Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous due to stronger ground shaking and potential for greater damage and casualties.
• China's geographical location between the circum-Pacific and circum-Indian seismic belts makes it highly susceptible to frequent seismic activity.
• Since 1900, over 800 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater have occurred in China, causing more than 550,000 deaths, accounting for 53% of global earthquake casualties.