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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Fuxing, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 19:29:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Fuxing, Sichuan (China). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 19:29:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Fuxing
County
Gao County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.55000, 104.67000
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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