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M3.3 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Fuxing, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 19:54:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Fuxing, Sichuan (China) on August 2, 2026 at 19:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 19:54:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Fuxing
County
Gao County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.55000, 104.66000
Temperature
21.3°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 (19.3 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

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