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M3.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Hujia, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 19:23:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Hujia, Sichuan (China) on August 16, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 19:23:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Hujia
County
Longchang City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.22000, 105.21000
Temperature
26.0°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 (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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