M5.0 earthquake: Nagqu, China
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Nagqu, China on October 23, 2026. It was recorded at 02:06 AM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
06:06:44 PM
October 22, 2026
Local time
02:06 AM
October 23, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 335 km from Chamdo.
- Chamdo · 335 km NW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 8 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.9.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 209 km ENE | 19 km | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 210 km NE | 28 km | USGS | |
| M4.8 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 209 km ENE | 12 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 233 km ENE | 28 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 215 km NE | 23 km | USGS | |
| M4.2 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 184 km ENE | 23 km | USGS | |
| M4.1 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 207 km ENE | 6 km | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 202 km NE | 36 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 35 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.0 earthquake on October 22, 2026.
- M7.0Nagqu, China · 191 km ENE · 18 kmUSGS
- M5.9Nagqu, China · 194 km NE · 9.5 kmUSGS
- M5.4Nagqu, China · 225 km NE · 33 kmUSGS
- M5.2Nagqu, China · 201 km ENE · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.2Nagqu, China · 165 km NE · 33 kmUSGS
- M5.2Nagqu, China · 294 km ENE · 22 kmUSGS
- M5.1Nagqu, China · 193 km NE · 33 kmUSGS
- M5.1Nagqu, China · 199 km NE · 33 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 23, 2026 earthquake near Nagqu, China?
The earthquake occurred near Nagqu, China at 32.371° N, 93.989° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Chamdo, about 335 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Nagqu, China?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Nagqu, China?
Since this earthquake, 8 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.9.