M4.6 Earthquake 102 km WNW of Aykol, China — July 29, 2026
2026-07-29 06:09:57 UTC (32 min ago) · approx. 11:09 AM UTC+5 local
On July 29, 2026 at 06:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 102 km WNW of Aykol, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 41.1814°, 78.9587°. This earthquake was detected by 36 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
78.9587°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Aykol, China?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 102 km WNW of Aykol, China on July 29, 2026 at 06:09 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 41.1814°, 78.9587°, which is 102 km WNW of Aykol, 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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tgla). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 29, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 102 km WNW of Aykol, China — July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tgla/