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M3.3 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Fuxing, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 02:34:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Fuxing, Sichuan (China) on August 27, 2026 at 02:34 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 02:34:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Fuxing
County
Gao County
Village
chen zheng cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.52000, 104.67000
Temperature
29.0°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 (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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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