M4.7 earthquake — 206 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 206 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China on Aug 1, 2026 at 01:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.480, 99.426 |
| Time | Aug 1, 01:29 UTC |
| Location | 206 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
| USGS event ID | us6000thdc |
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 | 2 km | Jul 30, 20:14 UTC | 204 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
| M5.1 | 9 km | Jul 28, 08:04 UTC | 198 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
| M5.7 | 15 km | Jul 28, 03:16 UTC | 192 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
| M5.8 | 15 km | Jul 28, 03:34 UTC | 191 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
| M4.7 | 18 km | Jul 28, 09:52 UTC | 198 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
| M4.2 | 30 km | Jul 28, 15:38 UTC | 218 km SSW of Shaliuhe, China |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.