M4.5 earthquake — 69 km NE of Mazha, China
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 69 km NE of Mazha, China on Oct 28, 2026 at 22:42 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.336, 82.487 |
| Time | Oct 28, 22:42 UTC |
| Location | 69 km NE of Mazha, China |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttuq |
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 | 187 km | Nov 3, 14:02 UTC | 72 km S of Xinyuan, China |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.