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M3.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Haiyuan County, Ningxia (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 21:01:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Haiyuan County, Ningxia (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 21:01:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Ningxia
City
Haiyuan County
County
Haiyuan County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.58000, 105.37000
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (18.8 km)
Regional average: 18.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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