Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 279 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 279 km SSE of Dunhuang, China at Sep 16, 2026, 05:52 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 156 km (97 mi) NNE of Guolemude.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 16, 2026, 05:52 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.727, 95.493 |
| 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 | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 270 km S of Dunhuang, China | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.