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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Fuxing, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 08:02:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 08:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Fuxing, Sichuan (China). With a focal depth of about 7 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 08:02:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Fuxing
County
Gao County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.53000, 104.69000
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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