A shallow and significant MAG-5.1 earthquake struck under land 26 kilometer from Yibin in China in the early morning of Wednesday July 8th, 2026. The earthquake struck near a very densely populated region.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in China, 26 kilometer (16 mi) south-east of Yibin in Sichuan. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Jul 8, 2026 06:12 (Shanghai Time) - Jul 7, 2026 22:12 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 26 km SE of Yibin, Sichuan, China. Coordinates 28°34'13"N 104°47'17"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 14 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.083 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in China . The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Changning in Sichuan, China. Changning is located 13 kilometer (8 mi) west of the epicenter.
Major cities near this earthquake: Chengdu is located 243 km to the north. Chongqing is located 204 km to the north-east. Yibin is located 26 km to the northwest.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 13 km (8 mi) E from epicenter |
Changning Sichuan, China. |
| 15 km (9 mi) SW from epicenter |
Xunchang Sichuan, China. |
| 26 km (16 mi) NW from epicenter |
Yibin Sichuan, China. |
| 27 km (17 mi) NW from epicenter |
Baixi Sichuan, China. |
| 28 km (17 mi) N from epicenter |
Luolong Sichuan, China. |
| 30 km (19 mi) SW from epicenter |
Wenjiang Sichuan, China. |
| 30 km (19 mi) SW from epicenter |
Qingfu Sichuan, China. |
| 33 km (21 mi) NE from epicenter |
Jiang’an Sichuan, China. |
| 36 km (22 mi) NE from epicenter |
Nanxi Sichuan, China. |
| 38 km (24 mi) W from epicenter |
Xiangjiaba Yunnan, China. |
| 39 km (24 mi) SE from epicenter |
Bowangshan Sichuan, China. |
| 45 km (28 mi) W from epicenter |
Shuanglong Sichuan, China. |
| 52 km (32 mi) SW from epicenter |
Junlian Sichuan, China. |
| 52 km (32 mi) SE from epicenter |
Gusong Sichuan, China. |
| 57 km (35 mi) E from epicenter |
Huguo Sichuan, China. |
| 57 km (35 mi) SW from epicenter |
Xunsi Sichuan, China. |
| 61 km (38 mi) E from epicenter |
Naxi Sichuan, China. |
| 61 km (38 mi) N from epicenter |
Baihua Sichuan, China. |
| 65 km (40 mi) NW from epicenter |
Juexi Sichuan, China. |
| 65 km (40 mi) N from epicenter |
Kongtan Sichuan, China. |
| 70 km (43 mi) NW from epicenter |
Guanyin Sichuan, China. |
| 72 km (45 mi) NE from epicenter |
Luzhou Sichuan, China. |
| 77 km (48 mi) SE from epicenter |
Xuyong Sichuan, China. |
| 86 km (53 mi) NE from epicenter |
Fuji Sichuan, China. |
| 86 km (53 mi) N from epicenter |
Zigong Sichuan, China. |
| 95 km (59 mi) NE from epicenter |
Taifu Sichuan, China. |
| 101 km (63 mi) NE from epicenter |
Yunjin Sichuan, China. |
| 104 km (65 mi) NE from epicenter |
Xuantan Sichuan, China. |
| 105 km (65 mi) E from epicenter |
Hejiang Sichuan, China. |
| 116 km (72 mi) SE from epicenter |
Gulin Sichuan, China. |
| 116 km (72 mi) N from epicenter |
Neijiang Sichuan, China. |
| 117 km (73 mi) NW from epicenter |
Luocheng Sichuan, China. |
| 141 km (88 mi) NE from epicenter |
Baisha Chongqing, China. |
| 146 km (91 mi) NE from epicenter |
Longshui Chongqing, China. |
| 149 km (93 mi) S from epicenter |
Bijie Guizhou, China. |
| 149 km (93 mi) NW from epicenter |
Leshan Sichuan, China. |
| 163 km (101 mi) NE from epicenter |
Jijiang Chongqing, China. |
| 173 km (107 mi) N from epicenter |
Ziyang Sichuan, China. |
| 175 km (109 mi) SW from epicenter |
Zhaotong Yunnan, China. |
| 180 km (112 mi) NE from epicenter |
Bishan Chongqing, China. |
| 188 km (117 mi) NW from epicenter |
Meishan Sichuan, China. |
| 193 km (120 mi) NE from epicenter |
Banan Chongqing, China. |
| 204 km (127 mi) NE from epicenter |
Chongqing Chongqing, China. |
| 220 km (137 mi) S from epicenter |
Liupanshui Guizhou, China. |
| 228 km (142 mi) N from epicenter |
Suining Sichuan, China. |
| 230 km (143 mi) SE from epicenter |
Zunyi Guizhou, China. |
| 234 km (145 mi) NW from epicenter |
Ya'an Sichuan, China. |
| 243 km (151 mi) N from epicenter |
Chengdu Sichuan, China. |
| 277 km (172 mi) NE from epicenter |
Nanchong Sichuan, China. |
| 277 km (172 mi) NE from epicenter |
Guang’an Sichuan, China. |
| 291 km (181 mi) SE from epicenter |
Guiyang Guizhou, China. |
Shaking reported by 4 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 4 people have reported shaking in 2 places in China.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Huayang, Sichuan, China: 2 people.
- Chengdu, Sichuan, China: 2 people.
7 Aftershocks detected
Since this main shock, 7 smaller aftershocks were detected. A 5 magnitude earthquake hit 4 hrs later 4 km (2.3 mi) northwest of this earthquake.
Before this earthquake struck, 1 smaller foreshock occurred. Roughly 2 hrs before this earthquake, a foreshock measuring MAG-3.8 was detected nearby this earthquake.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
2 hrs earlier Jul 8, 2026 04:01 (Shanghai Time) | 12 km (8 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
Jul 8, 2026 06:12 (Shanghai Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
2 mins later Jul 8, 2026 06:14 (Shanghai Time) | 11 km (7 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
5 mins later Jul 8, 2026 06:17 (Shanghai Time) | 12 km (7 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.4 |
7 mins later Jul 8, 2026 06:19 (Shanghai Time) | 12 km (7 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
10 mins later Jul 8, 2026 06:22 (Shanghai Time) | 12 km (8 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
36 mins later Jul 8, 2026 06:48 (Shanghai Time) | 12 km (8 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
4 hrs later Jul 8, 2026 10:08 (Shanghai Time) | 4 km (2.3 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
7 hrs later Jul 8, 2026 13:05 (Shanghai Time) | 13 km (8 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.
In only six percent of cases, significant earthquakes are followed by a larger main shock, making the current earthquake a foreshock. While the chance of this happening is not so large, it is adviced to maintain cautiousness in the hours and days following a major earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since June 28th, 2026, when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit 8 km (5 mi) further north. An even stronger magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck on September 5th, 2022.
In total, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 9 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 08/07/26 17:38 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000tatd
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260707_0000318
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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