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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Shahe, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 10:44:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 10:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Shahe, Sichuan (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 10:44:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Shahe
County
Gao County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.56000, 104.68000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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