M4.50 Earthquake – 274 km SSE of Dunhuang, China

18 August 2026, 21:59 UTC · 7 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.50 earthquake struck 274 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on 18 August 2026, 21:59 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.50 (mb)
Location
274 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
Date & time
18 August 2026, 21:59 UTC
Coordinates
37.7580, 95.4104
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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