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M3.6 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Hujia, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 01:33:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Hujia, Sichuan (China) on August 14, 2026 at 01:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 01:33:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Hujia
County
Longchang City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.22000, 105.23000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (19.1 km)
Regional average: 19.1 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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