4.2
Earthquake Details: 184 km N of Daocheng, China
Sep 18, 2026, 12:50:25
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 11, 2026, 02:31 PM UTC
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 2026 at 12:50:25. Epicenter: 184 km N of Daocheng, China. Reported depth: 10 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 18, 2026, 20:50:25 GMT+8
- UTC
- Sep 18, 2026, 12:50:25 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSmb 4.2
us6000txes
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 11, 2026, 02:31 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance271
Latitude30.6924
Longitude100.1160
Event IDus6000txes
Magnitude4.2
Updated:Oct 11, 2026, 14:31:14 UTC
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