Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sichuan · Wolong
Country overviewChina · Sichuan
M3.0 Earthquake near Wolong, Sichuan (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Wolong, Sichuan (China) on August 12, 2026 at 12:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
06750853f5f6e4d2c0014875affa7adf232f5d8c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 12:48:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.93000,
103.13000
Temperature
4.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Sichuan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
623
Country (24h)
China
3