M5.0 earthquake: Oula Xiuma, China
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Oula Xiuma, China on September 28, 2026. It was recorded at 12:43 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)
04:43:10 PM
September 27, 2026
Local time
12:43 AM
September 28, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 246 km from Xining.
- Xining · 246 km SW
- Linxia · 334 km W
- Lanzhou · 393 km W
- Wuwei · 399 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.0.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 10 km | Oula Xiuma, China · 191 km NW | 4 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 46 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.5 earthquake on April 26, 1990.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 28, 2026 earthquake near Oula Xiuma, China?
The earthquake occurred near Oula Xiuma, China at 35.355° N, 99.523° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Xining, about 246 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Oula Xiuma, 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 Oula Xiuma, China?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.0.