M5.0 earthquake

273 km SSE of Dunhuang, China

A magnitude 5.0 (moderate) earthquake struck 273 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on August 20, 2026 at 9:49 AM UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Magnitude

5.0 mww

Depth

10 km

When

August 20, 2026 at 9:49 AM UTC

Coordinates

37.793°, 95.539°

Review status

reviewed

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