Earthquake jolts area near Jiangyou, China: 5.0 magnitude recorded on Oct. 19

Published Oct 19, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Jiangyou on Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the region at 10:57 UTC (18:57 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 31 km northwest of Jiangyou and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

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If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey