M4.7 Earthquake 55 km S of Kangding, China — February 8, 2026
2026-02-08 06:06:47 UTC (2026-02-08) · approx. 1:06 PM UTC+7 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On February 8, 2026 at 06:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 55 km S of Kangding, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 29.5039°, 102.0487°. This earthquake was detected by 51 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
102.0487°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Kangding, China?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 55 km S of Kangding, China on February 8, 2026 at 06:06 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 29.5039°, 102.0487°, which is 55 km S of Kangding, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s78a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 8, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 55 km S of Kangding, China — February 8, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s78a/