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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck West Ujimqin Banner in Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia, at 6:12 p.m. Beijing Time on September 9, 2026, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

Earthquake Parameters

The epicenter was located at 45.16 degrees north latitude and 118.39 degrees east longitude, with a focal depth of 20 kilometers.

Surrounding Areas

The earthquake's epicenter is near several villages within a 5-kilometer radius, including Jihen Taolegai Peng, Wengen Gacha, and Baiyindele. The nearest township within 20 kilometers is Gaorihan Town.

Distances to nearby county-level cities include:

  • 89 kilometers from West Ujimqin Banner
  • 109 kilometers from Holingol City
  • 117 kilometers from East Ujimqin Banner
  • 154 kilometers from Balinzuo Banner
  • 174 kilometers from Linxi County

The epicenter is approximately 231 kilometers from Xilingol League's administrative center and about 550 kilometers from Shenyang, Liaoning Province.

Reported Impact

Residents in several cities outside Inner Mongolia reported feeling the tremors, including Chengde and Tangshan in Hebei Province, as well as Chifeng in Inner Mongolia.