A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck the mountainous Sichuan province in southwest China on Sunday evening, sending tremors through regional urban centers.
The seismic event was recorded at 16:12:10 UTC on June 28, 2026, sending mild vibrations through Chengdu's high-rise apartments during a humid summer drizzle.
Geological Analysis
The epicenter was located in a seismically active fold-and-thrust belt along the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
This region is highly prone to crustal deformation due to the ongoing collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which frequently triggers shallow ruptures.
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