M5.20 Earthquake – 270 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
20 August 2026, 09:49 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck 270 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on 20 August 2026, 09:49 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.20 (mb)
- Location
- 270 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
- Date & time
- 20 August 2026, 09:49 UTC
- Coordinates
- 37.8058, 95.4454
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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