M4.9 Earthquake 41 km N of Weining, China — November 12, 2026
2026-11-12 20:03:14 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 3:03 AM UTC+7 local
On November 12, 2026 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 41 km N of Weining, China, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 27.2239°, 104.1911°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, 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.
Earthquake Details
104.1911°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Weining, China?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 41 km N of Weining, China on November 12, 2026 at 20:03 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 27.2239°, 104.1911°, which is 41 km N of Weining, 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.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000txvw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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