On April 5, 2026, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Xinjiang province, China, at 18:54 IST. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 145 kilometers, categorizing it as a deep-focus earthquake. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), earthquakes can happen at various depths, which are classified into shallow, intermediate, and deep categories. Shallow earthquakes are defined as occurring between 0 and 70 kilometers, while deep earthquakes occur at depths exceeding 70 kilometers. The NCS provided detailed information about the earthquake's coordinates and depth, emphasizing the significance of monitoring seismic activities.