M4.0 Earthquake 96 km ESE of Kuqa, China — April 27, 2026
2026-04-27 22:58:17 UTC (2026-04-27) · approx. 4:58 AM UTC+6 local
On April 27, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 96 km ESE of Kuqa, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 41.4158°, 84.0144°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
84.0144°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Kuqa, China?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 96 km ESE of Kuqa, China on April 27, 2026 at 22:58 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sgkc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 27, 2026). M4.0 Earthquake 96 km ESE of Kuqa, China — April 27, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sgkc/