M5.0 Earthquake 24 km NW of Liuzhou, China — May 17, 2026
2026-05-17 16:21:06 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 11:21 PM UTC+7 local
Felt by 12 people across nearby locations. Aftershock of the M5.1 mainshock.
On May 17, 2026 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 24 km NW of Liuzhou, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 24.4570°, 109.2182°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 391, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred 2 days ago 26 km NW of Liuzhou, China. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 1 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 12 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
109.2182°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Liuzhou, China?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 24 km NW of Liuzhou, China on May 17, 2026 at 16:21 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 24.4570°, 109.2182°, which is 24 km NW of Liuzhou, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.1 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 5.0 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred earlier 26 km NW of Liuzhou, China. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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: us6000sye4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 24 km NW of Liuzhou, China — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sye4/