M5.0 earthquake: Xunchang, China
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Xunchang, China on September 26, 2026. It was recorded at 05:01 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:01:27 PM
September 25, 2026
Local time
05:01 AM
September 26, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 27 km from Yibin.
- Yibin · 27 km S
- Luzhou · 80 km SW
- Zigong · 97 km S
- Neijiang · 122 km S
- Leshan · 145 km SE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 5 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 123 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.8 earthquake on June 17, 2019.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 26, 2026 earthquake near Xunchang, China?
The earthquake occurred near Xunchang, China at 28.541° N, 104.652° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Yibin, about 27 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Xunchang, China?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Xunchang, China?
Since this earthquake, 5 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.0.