China – Sichuan

This page summarizes earthquakes in Sichuan (China). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M4.9 earthquake near Hongqiao on 2026-08-24 00:26:27 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Sichuan

Sichuan is an inland province in Southwestern China. It is located in the Sichuan Basin and Tibetan Plateau—between the Jinsha River to the west, the Daba Mountains to the north, and the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau to the south.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
24
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M5.2
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.04
Avg depth (last 30 days)
10 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Sichuan recorded 38 earthquakes within China. The average magnitude was M4.37. The strongest event reached M5.3.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #6 within China.

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in Sichuan (last 30 days)