Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes near Yanglong (China)
The quake was recorded at a depth of 6 km, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was recorded on August 18, 2026 at 06:36 PM (Brasília time) near Yanglong (China), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of roughly 6 km.
What this magnitude means
Earthquakes in this range are moderate and rarely cause severe structural damage, but are widely felt.
What to expect in the coming days
After a main shock, aftershocks — smaller quakes in the same region — are expected over the following days and weeks, with frequency decreasing over time, a well-established pattern in seismology.
With data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey).
Source: USGS
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