M4.2 earthquake — 218 km SSW of Shaliuhe, China
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 218 km SSW of Shaliuhe, China on Jul 28, 2026 at 15:38 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.540, 99.102 |
| Time | Jul 28, 15:38 UTC |
| Location | 218 km SSW of Shaliuhe, China |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgep |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 35 km | Jul 28, 09:52 UTC | 198 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
| M5.1 | 38 km | Jul 28, 08:04 UTC | 198 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
| M5.7 | 42 km | Jul 28, 03:16 UTC | 192 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
| M5.8 | 44 km | Jul 28, 03:34 UTC | 191 km NW of Oula Xiuma, China |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.