M5.1 Earthquake 247 km SSE of Dunhuang, China — June 16, 2026
2026-06-16 09:42:35 UTC (2026-06-16) · approx. 3:42 PM UTC+6 local
On June 16, 2026 at 09:42 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 247 km SSE of Dunhuang, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 38.0024°, 95.3869°. This earthquake was detected by 113 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
95.3869°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Dunhuang, China?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 247 km SSE of Dunhuang, China on June 16, 2026 at 09:42 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 38.0024°, 95.3869°, which is 247 km SSE of Dunhuang, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000std2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 16, 2026). M5.1 Earthquake 247 km SSE of Dunhuang, China — June 16, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000std2/