Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Gansu · Guazhou County
Country overviewChina · Gansu
M4.7 Earthquake near Guazhou County, Gansu (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Guazhou County, Gansu (China) on August 2, 2026 at 14:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. China: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
ef87285d646e48cedfc1a411788677a8d973f605
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 14:32:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
40.68000,
95.97000
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (18.6 km)
Regional average: 18.6 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Amur ↔ Eurasia · about 982 km away
China
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 542 Catalogue entries
Of 541 other entries for this area and period, 114 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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