M5.1 Earthquake 14 km W of Changning, China — July 7, 2026
2026-07-07 22:12:29 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 5:12 AM UTC+7 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations. Aftershock of the M5.2 mainshock.
On July 7, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 14 km W of Changning, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 28.5899°, 104.7718°. This earthquake was detected by 70 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.2 mainshock that occurred 9 days ago 13 km WNW of Changning, China. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 2 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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
104.7718°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Changning, China?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 14 km W of Changning, China on July 7, 2026 at 22:12 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 28.5899°, 104.7718°, which is 14 km W of Changning, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.2 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 5.1 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock that occurred earlier 13 km WNW of Changning, China. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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: us6000tatd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 7, 2026). M5.1 Earthquake 14 km W of Changning, China — July 7, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tatd/