21 Jul 2026, 11:43 UTC · Jul 21, 7:43 AM ET

M5.2 earthquake 59 km NE of Simao, China

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 59 km NE of Simao, China at Jul 21, 7:43 AM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

under 33–44–55–66+

Magnitude	5.2 mww
Time	21 Jul 2026, 11:43 UTC
Location	23.129°, 101.427° – 59 km NE of Simao, China
Depth	10.0 km
Felt reports	0
USGS event	us7000t25s

Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.	Where	When (ET)	Depth	Felt
4.5	65 km NE of Simao, China	Sep 14, 5:07 AM 33 d ago	10 km	–
4.5	58 km NE of Simao, China	Jul 31, 5:24 PM 77 d ago	10 km	–
4.4	66 km ESE of Lincang, China	Oct 4, 5:01 PM 377 d ago	10 km	–

FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 59 km NE of Simao, China earthquake?

Magnitude 5.2 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

1 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M4.5.

Earthquakes

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.