Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Fujian · Lucuo
Country overviewChina · Fujian
M3.1 Earthquake near Lucuo, Fujian (China)
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About this earthquake
On October 7, 2026 at 06:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Lucuo, Fujian (China). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
4bbf8c7efff447143a7c9c22ef7a40ef47fe78c6
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 06:05:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Lucuo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.23000,
117.70000
Temperature
23.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Nuclear power plants
- Zhangzhou nuclear power plant49.2 kmStraight-line distance
ChinaUnder construction · Operating at dataset dateReactor units at site: 4
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
China
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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