Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
gan su sheng
Country overviewChina
M4.7 Earthquake near 31 km NW of Hualin, China (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 31 km NW of Hualin, China (China) on January 3, 2026 at 13:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. China: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
3f7154298d4a4170d7245e149d908946a8e0c99d
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 13:21:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
gan su sheng
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.99640,
104.47530
Temperature
-8.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
China
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 555 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
China
3