Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sichuan · Lingguan
Country overviewChina · Sichuan
M3.8 Earthquake near Lingguan, Sichuan (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 04:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Lingguan, Sichuan (China). With a focal depth of about 23 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
2c49572670012601aa7ceffcf33281709448fe42
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 04:21:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Zhongba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.29000,
102.85000
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 km — deeper than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Sichuan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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617
Country (24h)
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3
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