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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Xinqiao, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 17:03:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 17:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Xinqiao, Sichuan (China). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 17:03:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Xinqiao
County
Xiaojin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.11370, 102.26000
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.5 km)
Regional average: 20.5 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Yangtze · about 398 km away

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