A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded near 194 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China on Jul 28, 2026, 3:34:05 AM (2026-07-28T03:34:05.627Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 35.4290, 99.5557.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.8 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 684 km NW of Chengdu, China.
The epicentre was located at 35.4290 latitude and 99.5557 longitude near 194 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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