M4.5 Earthquake 14 km W of Bowangshan, China — March 26, 2026
2026-03-26 18:42:28 UTC (2026-03-26) · approx. 1:42 AM UTC+7 local
On March 26, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 14 km W of Bowangshan, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 28.3073°, 104.9069°. This earthquake was detected by 72 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
104.9069°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Bowangshan, China?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 14 km W of Bowangshan, China on March 26, 2026 at 18:42 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 28.3073°, 104.9069°, which is 14 km W of Bowangshan, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 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: us7000s7wv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 26, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 14 km W of Bowangshan, China — March 26, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s7wv/