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M 5.9 - 270 km WSW of Yanglong, China
PAGER - YELLOW ShakeMap - VII Time 2026-08-18 21:36:28 UTC 2026-08-18 21:36:28 UTC at epicenter Location 37.821°N 95.610°E Depth 6.00 km (3.73 mi)
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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck at 21:36 UTC on 18 August 2026, with its epicenter at 37.821° N, 95.610° E, about 270 km west‑southwest of Yanglong, China, at a depth of 6 km. The USGS PAGER rating is Yellow, and a ShakeMap was generated for the event.
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