Calamity
MediumEarthquakesCalamity Score: 8

Earthquakes in China

ChinaEMME

Right now

Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

Reported by EMME 159 days ago.

It is the 2nd strongest of the 5 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 5 April 2026.

What the source measured

EMME reported: EMME region earthquake: M 4.9 at 111 km W of Kashgar, China, depth 10.0 km.

EMME recorded magnitude 4.9 at a depth of 10 km.

The seismic region given by the source is China.

Nearby, since 5 April 2026

How we know

One source: EMME. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 8 out of 100, at 50 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeEarthquakes
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)8 / 100
Our confidence50%
Coordinates39.5371, 74.6933
Nearest CityKashgar (112 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-04-05T13:24:30.692Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000smul

Score Breakdown

18
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
9
historical

Technical Details

Mag4.9
Depth10
Place111 km W of Kashgar, China
RegionChina
MagTypemb

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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