M5.9 earthquake: Nagqu, China
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Nagqu, China on October 25, 2026. It was recorded at 07:25 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 7.0 km.
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Magnitude
M5.9
mww · Moderate
Depth
7.0 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
11:25:57 AM
October 25, 2026
Local time
07:25 PM
October 25, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 333 km from Chamdo.
- Chamdo · 333 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, 45 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
- M5.3Nagqu, China · 223 km ENE · 10 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
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 25, 2026 earthquake near Nagqu, China?
The earthquake occurred near Nagqu, China at 32.462° N, 94.053° E, at a depth of 7.0 km. The nearest town was Chamdo, about 333 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Nagqu, China?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.9 (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.