M5.3 earthquake: Nagqu, China
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Nagqu, China on October 24, 2026. It was recorded at 04:39 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.3
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:39:53 AM
October 24, 2026
Local time
04:39 PM
October 24, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 338 km from Chamdo.
- Chamdo · 338 km NW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 43 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
- M5.9Xizang-Qinghai border region · 35 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
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 24, 2026 earthquake near Nagqu, China?
The earthquake occurred near Nagqu, China at 32.563° N, 94.048° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Chamdo, about 338 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Nagqu, China?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.3 (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?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.