Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sichuan · Xunchang
Country overviewChina · Sichuan
M3.4 Earthquake near Xunchang, Sichuan (China)
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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. China: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
dfde56fd753f86d64508b5326e0709754da50ea2
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 04:21:33 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.48000,
104.66000
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Yibin Wuliangye Airport44.1 kmStraight-line distance
China · YBP · ZUYB
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Sichuan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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