M4.6 earthquake — 27 km SW of Zhaotong, China
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 27 km SW of Zhaotong, China on Sep 7, 2026 at 17:31 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.123, 103.539 |
| Time | Sep 7, 17:31 UTC |
| Location | 27 km SW of Zhaotong, China |
| USGS event ID | us7000tey8 |
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 | 47 km | Sep 10, 16:53 UTC | 66 km WSW of Zhaotong, China |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.