M5.2 Earthquake 18 km NW of Hualin, China — September 26, 2025
2025-09-26 21:49:58 UTC (2025-09-26) · approx. 4:49 AM UTC+7 local
Felt by 2 people across nearby locations.
On September 26, 2025 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 18 km NW of Hualin, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 34.9197°, 104.5890°. This earthquake was detected by 127 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 417, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 2 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
104.5890°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Hualin, China?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 18 km NW of Hualin, China on September 26, 2025 at 21:49 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.9197°, 104.5890°, which is 18 km NW of Hualin, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rd99). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 26, 2025). M5.2 Earthquake 18 km NW of Hualin, China — September 26, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rd99/