Update: Earthquake measuring 5.0 strikes area close to Baluntaicun, China on Jan. 4

Published Jan 25, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake was detected near Baluntaicun Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor hit at 08:30 UTC (14:30 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 116 km west-southwest of Baluntaicun and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey