M4.5 earthquake

274 km SSE of Dunhuang, China

A magnitude 4.5 (light) earthquake struck 274 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on August 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Magnitude

4.5 mb

Depth

10 km

When

August 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM UTC

Coordinates

37.758°, 95.410°

Review status

reviewed

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