M4.8 Earthquake 104 km NE of Aksu, China — June 29, 2026
2026-06-29 12:33:04 UTC (2026-06-29) · approx. 5:33 PM UTC+5 local
On June 29, 2026 at 12:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 104 km NE of Aksu, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 41.7214°, 81.3095°. This earthquake was detected by 89 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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81.3095°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Aksu, China?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 104 km NE of Aksu, China on June 29, 2026 at 12:33 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 41.7214°, 81.3095°, which is 104 km NE of Aksu, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t8z3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 29, 2026). M4.8 Earthquake 104 km NE of Aksu, China — June 29, 2026. Retrieved July 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t8z3/