4.5Light

M 4.5 - 9 km WNW of Bowangshan, China

9 km WNW of Bowangshan, China

March 27, 2026 at 3:42 AM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M4.5
Light
Depth
10.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
28.3353ยฐN, 104.9601ยฐE
epicenter

About This Earthquake

This was a light earthquake registering M4.5 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 9 km WNW of Bowangshan, China at a depth of 10.0 km below the surface.

The earthquake occurred on March 27, 2026 at 3:42 AM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s7wv.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 9 km WNW of Bowangshan, China earthquake?

This was a light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5. Earthquakes of this magnitude are felt by many but usually cause little damage.

Where was the 9 km WNW of Bowangshan, China earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 9 km WNW of Bowangshan, China at a depth of 10.0 km.

M4.5 Light Earthquake - 9 km WNW of Bowangshan, China | USGS