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M4.4 Depth: 58.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Yuejiang, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 23:27:56 UTC Local time: —

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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
58.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 23:27:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Yuejiang
County
Gao County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.60460, 104.70100
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.5 km
Shallow
58.5 km
58.5 km — deeper than the regional average (20.5 km)
Regional average: 20.5 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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