M5.9 earthquake

270 km WSW of Yanglong, China

A magnitude 5.9 (moderate) earthquake struck 270 km WSW of Yanglong, China on August 18, 2026 at 9:36 PM UTC, at a depth of 6 km.

Magnitude

5.9 mb

Depth

6 km

When

August 18, 2026 at 9:36 PM UTC

Coordinates

37.821°, 95.609°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.