M5.5 earthquake 9 km SE of Dianga, China
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 9 km SE of Dianga, China at Jan 26, 1:56 AM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 2 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 5.5 mww |
| Time | 26 Jan 2026, 06:56 UTC |
| Location | 34.011°, 103.291° – 9 km SE of Dianga, China |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 6.8 |
| PAGER alert | yellow |
| USGS event | us7000rs2q |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 12 km NW of Kaba, China | Mar 7, 2:03 PM 223 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.4 | 6 km NNE of Dala, China | Mar 10, 4:05 AM 220 d ago | 10 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 9 km SE of Dianga, China earthquake?
Magnitude 5.5 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 6.8 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Was it felt?
2 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 4.1.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.