M4.9 Earthquake 114 km SW of Turpan, China — October 6, 2026
2026-10-06 18:15:34 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 12:15 AM UTC+6 local
On October 6, 2026 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 114 km SW of Turpan, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 42.2039°, 88.2203°. This earthquake was detected by 70 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
88.2203°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Turpan, China?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 114 km SW of Turpan, China on October 6, 2026 at 18:15 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 42.2039°, 88.2203°, which is 114 km SW of Turpan, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u0jq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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