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M3.4 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Xunchang, Sichuan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 04:21:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Xunchang, Sichuan (China) on August 8, 2026 at 04:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 04:21:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Sichuan
City
Xunchang
County
Gong County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.48000, 104.66000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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