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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Meidong, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 08:43:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 08:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Meidong, Sichuan (China). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 08:43:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Meidong
County
Changning County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.33000, 104.98000
Temperature
27.7°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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