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M4.8 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Sichuan, China

UTC time: 2026-04-16 22:22:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 22:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Sichuan, China. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 22:22:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
29.10000, 104.97000
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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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