Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 58.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Sichuan · Yuejiang
Country overviewChina · Sichuan
M4.4 Earthquake near Yuejiang, Sichuan (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Yuejiang, Sichuan (China) on July 12, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
986f4ede41a676a85d4be10d56fd847f1fdc2b1f
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
58.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 23:27:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.60460,
104.70100
Temperature
27.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
58.5 km
58.5 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Yibin Wuliangye Airport33.0 kmStraight-line distance
China · YBP · ZUYB
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Sichuan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
China
3