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M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Hujia, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 22:09:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Hujia, Sichuan (China) on August 16, 2026 at 22:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 22:09:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Hujia
County
Longchang City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.23000, 105.21000
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (18.8 km)
Regional average: 18.8 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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