M5.90 Earthquake – 270 km WSW of Yanglong, China
18 August 2026, 21:36 UTC · 7 hours ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.90 earthquake struck 270 km WSW of Yanglong, China on 18 August 2026, 21:36 UTC, at a depth of 6 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.90 (mb)
- Location
- 270 km WSW of Yanglong, China
- Date & time
- 18 August 2026, 21:36 UTC
- Coordinates
- 37.8208, 95.6095
- Depth
- 6.00 km
- PAGER alert
- Yellow
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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