M4.7 Earthquake 140 km E of Sishilichengzi, China — May 19, 2025
2025-05-19 18:03:13 UTC (2025-05-19) · approx. 12:03 AM UTC+6 local
On May 19, 2025 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 140 km E of Sishilichengzi, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 41.7698°, 88.1512°. This earthquake was detected by 69 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
88.1512°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Sishilichengzi, China?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 140 km E of Sishilichengzi, China on May 19, 2025 at 18:03 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 41.7698°, 88.1512°, which is 140 km E of Sishilichengzi, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q078). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 19, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 140 km E of Sishilichengzi, China — May 19, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q078/