M4.7 Earthquake 50 km S of Qapqal, China — June 21, 2026
2026-06-21 17:58:44 UTC (2026-06-21) · approx. 10:58 PM UTC+5 local
On June 21, 2026 at 17:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 50 km S of Qapqal, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 43.3455°, 81.1317°. This earthquake was detected by 68 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
81.1317°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Qapqal, China?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 50 km S of Qapqal, China on June 21, 2026 at 17:58 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 43.3455°, 81.1317°, which is 50 km S of Qapqal, 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.
Actions
Location
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sv0p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 21, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 50 km S of Qapqal, China — June 21, 2026. Retrieved June 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sv0p/