M4.6 Earthquake 126 km NNE of Kangding, China — July 12, 2026
2026-07-12 17:03:28 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 12:03 AM UTC+7 local
On July 12, 2026 at 17:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 126 km NNE of Kangding, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 31.1137°, 102.2600°. This earthquake was detected by 54 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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102.2600°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Kangding, China?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 126 km NNE of Kangding, China on July 12, 2026 at 17:03 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 31.1137°, 102.2600°, which is 126 km NNE of Kangding, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000szwe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 12, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 126 km NNE of Kangding, China — July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000szwe/