M4.7 Earthquake 242 km NNW of Qamdo, China — May 28, 2026
2026-05-28 02:37:50 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 8:37 AM UTC+6 local
On May 28, 2026 at 02:37 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 242 km NNW of Qamdo, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 33.1393°, 96.1517°. This earthquake was detected by 111 seismic stations with excellent 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
96.1517°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Qamdo, China?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 242 km NNW of Qamdo, China on May 28, 2026 at 02:37 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 33.1393°, 96.1517°, which is 242 km NNW of Qamdo, 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.
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: us7000snzw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 28, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 242 km NNW of Qamdo, China — May 28, 2026. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000snzw/