4.9

M4.9 Earthquake 57 km NNW of Huocheng, ChinaJune 4, 2026

2026-06-04 16:19:39 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 9:19 PM UTC+5 local

Felt by 5 people across nearby locations.

MagnitudeM4.9(mb)
Time16:19 UTC9:19 PM UTC+5
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.533°, 80.601°
Felt by5DYFI responses
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 4, 2026 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 57 km NNW of Huocheng, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 44.5328°, 80.6008°. This earthquake was detected by 40 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 371, 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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.53°, 80.60°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 5 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M4.9 earthquake near 57 km NNW of Huocheng, China

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.9 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.5328°N
80.6008°E
Felt Reports
5
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
3.1
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000sqlk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
371
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
1.450°
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-04 17:31:03 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Huocheng, China?

The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 57 km NNW of Huocheng, China on June 4, 2026 at 16:19 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 44.5328°, 80.6008°, which is 57 km NNW of Huocheng, 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.

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: us7000sqlk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 4, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 57 km NNW of Huocheng, ChinaJune 4, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sqlk/