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M5.9 Earthquake
◍ 270 km WSW of Yanglong, China · · updated 8/19/2026, 4:06:48 AM
Severity score
72/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.9
Depth
6 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.9 recorded8/18/2026, 9:36:28 PM270 km WSW of Yanglong, China
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/19/2026, 4:06:48 AM
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/19/2026, 5:40:20 AM
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/19/2026, 4:16:11 AM
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