Disasters · Earthquake

M4.9 · China

First tracked 24 August 2026 · Last updated 25 August 2026

M4.9

Magnitude

45 km

Depth

12,696,183

Population exposed

12.7 million in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M4.9 earthquake struck 11 km north of Bowangshan, China, at a depth of 45 km. The tremor was felt in one report and exposed an estimated population of 12,696,183.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed