M4.5 earthquake — 12 km SE of Baixi, China
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 12 km SE of Baixi, China on Aug 10, 2026 at 21:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 55 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55.3 km |
| Coordinates | 28.611, 104.634 |
| Time | Aug 10, 21:31 UTC |
| Location | 12 km SE of Baixi, China |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjt8 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 15 km | Aug 4, 15:58 UTC | 10 km NNE of Xunchang, China |
| M5.1 | 16 km | Aug 7, 05:08 UTC | 6 km NNE of Xunchang, China |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.