M5.0 Earthquake 23 km NNW of Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan, China — July 5, 2026
2026-07-05 15:03:27 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 10:03 PM UTC+7 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On July 5, 2026 at 15:03 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 23 km NNW of Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 31.5223°, 104.0978°. This earthquake was detected by 68 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, 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.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response 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
104.0978°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan, China?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 23 km NNW of Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan, China on July 5, 2026 at 15:03 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 31.5223°, 104.0978°, which is 23 km NNW of Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan, 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.
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: us6000taa2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 5, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 23 km NNW of Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan, China — July 5, 2026. Retrieved July 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000taa2/