M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Deyang, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 15:30:14 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Deyang on Jul 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Deyang, Sichuan (China) · 2026-07-05 15:30:14 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Deyang, Sichuan (China) on July 5, 2026 at 15:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-05 15:30:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

China

State

Sichuan

City

Deyang

Source

usgs

Coordinates

31.56490, 104.12600

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.9 km)

Regional average: 20.9 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

Estimated impact

10 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.1

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Yangtze · about 327 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan26.8 kmS510'000

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Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.7 to M4.9.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

SERBIA_RSZM4.711.0 km16.0 km

GFZM4.810.0 km19.5 km

EMSCM4.945.6 km4.2 km

USGSM4.945.6 km4.2 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥45

Earlier events M≥50

Compared since2025-03-09

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.72025-06-01 08:02:02 UTC110.6 kmSichuan, China M4.52025-06-01 08:02:03 UTC100.2 kmEASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA M4.52025-06-01 08:02:02 UTC111.7 km38 km N of Linqiong, China M4.32025-09-06 08:36:58 UTC87.8 kmWESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA M4.32025-03-09 11:54:03 UTC43.0 km42 km NNW of Tianpeng, China

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