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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Fuxing, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 14:03:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Fuxing, Sichuan (China) on September 4, 2026 at 14:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 14:03:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Fuxing
County
Changning County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.36000, 104.94000
Temperature
24.6°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 (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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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