M5.1 earthquake: Yanglong, China
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Yanglong, China on October 20, 2026. It was recorded at 02:41 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.1
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
06:41:23 AM
October 20, 2026
Local time
02:41 PM
October 20, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 179 km from Golmud.
- Golmud · 179 km N
- Dunhuang · 263 km S
- Yumen · 280 km SW
- Jiayuguan · 314 km SW
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, 85 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.4 earthquake on April 17, 2003.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 20, 2026 earthquake near Yanglong, China?
The earthquake occurred near Yanglong, China at 37.904° N, 95.644° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Golmud, about 179 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Yanglong, China?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.1 (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 Yanglong, China?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.