The intensity distribution of Maduo, Qinghai M7.4 earthquake in 2021 was evaluated rapidly by using the Qinghai seismic intensity attenuation model and the ground motion parameters attenuation model based on the shortest fault distance, and the evaluation results were compared with the actual intensity map. The research results showed that the two models can both get the quick evaluation results of earthquake intensity distribution within 1 minute after the official quick report, thus providing reference for emergency command and rescue work in the shortest time. The calculation results of Qinghai seismic intensity attenuation model have a certain reference value in the general range, but there is a deviation from the actual results in the severely affected areas. The PGV-v_S30 calculation results of the ground motion parameters attenuation model are more precise than those of the Qinghai seismic intensity attenuation model, thus having a good practical application value in the evaluation of high intensity area. Compared with the empirical relationship between surface rupture and magnitude proposed by RAN Hongliu, the empirical relationship proposed by Wells is more applicable in Qinghai area. The research results of this paper are applied in the emergency response of this M7.4 earthquake, and provide important data support for the government emergency command and emergency rescue.