M4.6 Earthquake 13 km E of Pianjiao, China — July 4, 2026
2026-07-04 10:07:37 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 5:07 PM UTC+7 local
On July 4, 2026 at 10:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 13 km E of Pianjiao, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 25.9940°, 100.7130°. This earthquake was detected by 40 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
100.7130°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Pianjiao, China?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 13 km E of Pianjiao, China on July 4, 2026 at 10:07 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 25.9940°, 100.7130°, which is 13 km E of Pianjiao, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 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: us6000ta3d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 4, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 13 km E of Pianjiao, China — July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ta3d/