Update: 5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts near Zhaotong, China on Jan. 19

Published Feb 9, 2026

Monday evening, a 5.2 magnitude quake was detected near Zhaotong, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 11:32 UTC (19:32 local time), was centered about 39 km southwest of Zhaotong. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey