M4.5 Earthquake 127 km NNE of Aksu, China — August 30, 2026
2026-08-30 14:50:31 UTC (2026-08-30) · approx. 7:50 PM UTC+5 local
On August 30, 2026 at 14:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 127 km NNE of Aksu, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 42.3002°, 80.6146°. This earthquake was detected by 44 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
80.6146°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Aksu, China?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 127 km NNE of Aksu, China on August 30, 2026 at 14:50 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 42.3002°, 80.6146°, which is 127 km NNE of Aksu, China.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tczi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 30, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 127 km NNE of Aksu, China — August 30, 2026. Retrieved September 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tczi/