Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1550594 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-01-14 23:18:18 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-01-14 15:18:18 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-01-14 23:33:51 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Moderate |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 5 |
| Possible effects | Almost everyone feels movement. Sleeping people are awakened. Doors swing open or close. Dishes are broken. Pictures on the wall move. Small objects move or are turned over. Trees might shake. Liquids might spill out of open containers. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Administration area | Gansu Sheng |
| Nearest settlement | Jiayuguan |
| Distance | 364 km |
| Course | SW |
| Surface type | underground quake |