Earthquakes in China — September 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in China during September 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in China was a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Jiangyou, China on 03 September 2026 at 11:39 UTC. A magnitude 5.4 earthquake radiates roughly 1,898 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the China monthly average of 13 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 17 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
That is 92% below the 13 events China averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in China, September 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | Jiangyou, China | 10.0 | China | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit China in September 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in China during September 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in China in September 2026?
A magnitude 5.4 event near Jiangyou, China on 03 September 2026.
Other months in China
Magnitudes for September 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.