M5.20 Earthquake – 271 km SSE of Dunhuang, China

3 September 2026, 17:04 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck 271 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on 3 September 2026, 17:04 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.20 (mww)
Location
271 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
Date & time
3 September 2026, 17:04 UTC
Coordinates
37.7963, 95.4671
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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