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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China at 16:06, No Impact on Thailand

Local16 Jun 2026 17:45 GMT+7

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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China at 16:06, No Impact on Thailand

At 16:06, a magnitude 6.3 inland earthquake occurred in China. Initial reports indicate no damage and no impact on Thailand.


On 16 June 2026, Facebook posted thatthe Disaster Geology Operations Center of the Department of Mineral Resourcesstated, "A magnitude 6.3 inland earthquake struck China on 16 June 2026 at 16:06 (Thailand time) at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was near Dunhuang city in Gansu Province, China, about 260 kilometers southeast, adjacent to Qinghai Province (source: USGS)."

So far, there are no reports of damage, and the earthquake does not affect Thailand. Further details will be provided as available."


Thanks to the Facebook page of the Disaster Geology Operations Center, Department of Mineral Resources.