Quantou Formation

Quantou Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofSongliao Basin
Sub-unitsFirst through Fourth Members
UnderliesQingshankou Formation
OverliesDenglouku Formation
Thickness190 to 1379 m
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherMudstone
Location
RegionJilin
CountryChina

The Quantou Formation is a Cretaceous Period (Mesozoic Era) geologic formation in China. It is primarily Albian in age. It has been explored for its potential as a tight oil reservoir.

Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.