Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 273 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 273 km SSE of Dunhuang, China at Aug 20, 2026, 09:49 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 164 km (102 mi) NNE of Guolemude.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 20, 2026, 09:49 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.793, 95.539 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 263 km WSW of Yanglong, China | 15 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 270 km S of Dunhuang, China | 27 km / 16 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 279 km SSE of Dunhuang, China | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 273 km SSE of Dunhuang, China | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 269 km SSE of Dunhuang, China | 4 km / 2 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.