M4.9 earthquake — 7 km NNW of Bowangshan, China
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 7 km NNW of Bowangshan, China on Aug 24, 2026 at 00:26 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.377, 105.036 |
| Time | Aug 24, 00:26 UTC |
| Location | 7 km NNW of Bowangshan, China |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn1h |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 102 km | Aug 28, 05:13 UTC | 19 km NW of Fuji, China |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.