M4.9 Depth: 42.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Hongqiao, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 00:26:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 00:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Hongqiao, Sichuan (China). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

42.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-24 00:26:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

State

Sichuan

City

Hongqiao

County

Jiang'an County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

28.41350, 105.03370

Temperature

26.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

42.5 km

42.5 km — deeper 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Yangtze · about 16 km away

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