Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sichuan · Muli Tibetan Autonomous County
Country overviewChina · Sichuan
M3.0 Earthquake near Muli Tibetan Autonomous County, Sichuan (China)
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About this earthquake
On November 2, 2026 at 07:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Muli Tibetan Autonomous County, Sichuan (China). With a focal depth of about 16 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
d80acb4637d2821482b791ee6f3ee01873959d74
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-02 07:21:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.18000,
100.74000
Temperature
22.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (19.3 km)
Regional average: 19.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Sichuan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
727
Country (24h)
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3