Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 269 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 269 km SSE of Dunhuang, China at Aug 20, 2026, 10:05 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 168 km (104 mi) NNE of Guolemude.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 20, 2026, 10:05 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.829, 95.534 |
| 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 | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 270 km S of Dunhuang, China | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 279 km SSE of Dunhuang, China | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 273 km SSE of Dunhuang, China | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 273 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.