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M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Fuxing, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 03:11:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Fuxing, Sichuan (China) on August 3, 2026 at 03:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 03:11:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Fuxing
County
Gao County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.54000, 104.67000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (18.8 km)
Regional average: 18.8 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

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