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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near shuang cai zhen, si chuan sheng (China)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 01:43:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near shuang cai zhen, si chuan sheng (China) on April 15, 2026 at 01:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 01:43:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
State
si chuan sheng
City
shuang cai zhen
County
dong xing qu
Source
gfz
Coordinates
29.66000, 105.06000
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (20.3 km)
Regional average: 20.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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