M5.0 earthquake: Jiangyou, China
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Jiangyou, China on October 19, 2026. It was recorded at 06:57 PM 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)
10:57:08 AM
October 19, 2026
Local time
06:57 PM
October 19, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 61 km from Mianyang.
- Mianyang · 61 km NW
- Deyang · 91 km N
- Guangyuan · 143 km W
- Chengdu · 147 km N
- Langzhong · 148 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 278 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.8 earthquake on May 17, 2008.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 19, 2026 earthquake near Jiangyou, China?
The earthquake occurred near Jiangyou, China at 31.948° N, 104.458° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Mianyang, about 61 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Jiangyou, 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 Jiangyou, China?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.