Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 45.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Sichuan · Deyang
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M4.9 Earthquake near Deyang, Sichuan (China)
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About this earthquake
On July 5, 2026 at 15:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Deyang, Sichuan (China). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
45.6 km
45.6 km — deeper than the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
Felt reports
7felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 5, 2026, 11:19 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Sichuan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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