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M3.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Gufu, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 20:05:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Gufu, Sichuan (China). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 20:05:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Gufu
County
Fushun County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.21000, 105.21000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (19 km)
Regional average: 19 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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