M5.90 Earthquake – 269 km SSE of Dunhuang, China

18 August 2026, 21:36 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.90 earthquake struck 269 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on 18 August 2026, 21:36 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.90 (mb)
Location
269 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
Date & time
18 August 2026, 21:36 UTC
Coordinates
37.8349, 95.5380
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Yellow
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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