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M3.7 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Fanxian County, Henan (China)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 03:00:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 03:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Fanxian County, Henan (China). With a focal depth of about 24 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 M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 03:00:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
Henan
City
Fanxian County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.87000, 115.68000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — deeper 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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