M 7.0 - Nagqu, Tibet, China Earthquake

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M 7.0 - 191 km ENE of Nagqu, China

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:33:40 GMT | Oct 22, 2026, 10:33 PM (Local) | 32.3805° N, 93.7797° E | Depth: 18.0 km

Magnitude

7.0

MWW Scale

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P

PAGER Loss Impact

ORANGE ALERT · SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE

VIII

Maximum Shaking (MMI)

8.2 - Severe

T

Tsunami Bulletin

No Tsunami Threat Warning

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MMI Instrumental Intensity Contours

Epicenter: 32.380°, 93.780°

ShakeMap Intensity Heat Overlay Opacity:

70%

Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) Scale Legend USGS ShakeMap Classification

I

Not Felt

II-III

Weak

IV

Light

V

Moderate

VI

Strong

VII

Very Strong

VIII

Severe

IX

Violent

X+

Extreme

Epicenter: 32.3805° N, 93.7797° E · Depth: 18.0 km

Official USGS NEIC Macroseismic Instrumental Intensity Map Open High-Resolution Image

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Impacted Cities (Divided by MMI Tabs)

All 1 cities from USGS · Sorted by highest population within each intensity tab

City / Region	MMI Intensity	Population (Sorted)	Distance
MMI IV · Light Shaking (1 cities sorted by population)
Nagqu	IV	504.838	191 km

Click any MMI tab above to isolate intensity levels Total: 1 USGS Monitored Cities

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MAG	Date & Time (UTC)	Location	Depth
7.7	Nov 18, 1951 09:35 AM	89 km WSW of Nagqu, China	30.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.0560°, 91.2610° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 7.7 Distance to Epicenter 280 km (174 mi) Direction WSW Focal Depth 30.0 km (18.6 mi) Origin Timestamp Nov 18, 1951 09:35 AM UTC
7.4	Aug 17, 1952 04:02 PM	101 km SSW of Nagqu, China	25.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.6480°, 91.6010° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 7.4 Distance to Epicenter 282 km (175 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 25.0 km (15.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 17, 1952 04:02 PM UTC
6.9	Apr 13, 2010 11:49 PM	233 km NNW of Qamdo, China	17.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.1650°, 96.5480° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.9 Distance to Epicenter 273 km (170 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 17.0 km (10.6 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 13, 2010 11:49 PM UTC
6.2	Nov 5, 1988 02:14 AM	Southern Qinghai, China	7.6 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 34.3540°, 91.8800° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.2 Distance to Epicenter 282 km (175 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 7.6 km (4.7 mi) Origin Timestamp Nov 5, 1988 02:14 AM UTC
6.2	Oct 4, 1940 04:35 AM	79 km SSW of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.8510°, 91.6580° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.2 Distance to Epicenter 263 km (163 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 4, 1940 04:35 AM UTC
6.2	Sep 3, 1940 02:40 PM	100 km NE of Dêqên, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.4900°, 91.5680° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.2 Distance to Epicenter 297 km (185 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Sep 3, 1940 02:40 PM UTC
6.2	Jun 23, 1934 05:19 AM	161 km NNE of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.8120°, 92.7320° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.2 Distance to Epicenter 109 km (68 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 23, 1934 05:19 AM UTC
6.1	Apr 14, 2010 01:25 AM	239 km NNW of Qamdo, China	7.6 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.1950°, 96.4490° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.1 Distance to Epicenter 265 km (165 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 7.6 km (4.7 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 14, 2010 01:25 AM UTC
6.1	May 5, 1975 05:18 AM	196 km NNE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.0930°, 92.9240° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.1 Distance to Epicenter 113 km (70 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp May 5, 1975 05:18 AM UTC
6.1	Dec 4, 1961 12:38 PM	Southern Qinghai, China	15.8 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.3440°, 95.2520° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.1 Distance to Epicenter 174 km (108 mi) Direction NE Focal Depth 15.8 km (9.8 mi) Origin Timestamp Dec 4, 1961 12:38 PM UTC
6.1	Nov 17, 1951 04:46 AM	82 km SW of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.9080°, 91.4980° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.1 Distance to Epicenter 271 km (168 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Nov 17, 1951 04:46 AM UTC
6.0	Sep 14, 1952 09:34 AM	Southern Qinghai, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 34.3450°, 91.8610° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.0 Distance to Epicenter 282 km (175 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Sep 14, 1952 09:34 AM UTC
6.0	Aug 21, 1950 08:29 AM	181 km NNW of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.0390°, 91.4830° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 6.0 Distance to Epicenter 227 km (141 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 21, 1950 08:29 AM UTC
5.9	Oct 17, 2016 07:14 AM	Xizang-Qinghai border region	35.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.8959°, 94.8768° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.9 Distance to Epicenter 118 km (73 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 35.0 km (21.7 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 17, 2016 07:14 AM UTC
5.9	Jun 29, 1994 06:22 PM	194 km NE of Nagqu, China	9.5 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5670°, 93.6730° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.9 Distance to Epicenter 23 km (14 mi) Direction NNW Focal Depth 9.5 km (5.9 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 29, 1994 06:22 PM UTC
5.9	Jul 22, 1972 04:41 PM	54 km W of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.3860°, 91.4930° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.9 Distance to Epicenter 243 km (151 mi) Direction WSW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Jul 22, 1972 04:41 PM UTC
5.9	Apr 27, 1959 01:09 PM	202 km NNE of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.2180°, 92.7200° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.9 Distance to Epicenter 136 km (85 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 27, 1959 01:09 PM UTC
5.9	Jun 15, 1952 03:16 PM	108 km W of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.3730°, 90.9180° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.9 Distance to Epicenter 293 km (182 mi) Direction WSW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 15, 1952 03:16 PM UTC
5.9	Sep 3, 1940 07:57 PM	91 km SW of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.8850°, 91.3840° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.9 Distance to Epicenter 281 km (175 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Sep 3, 1940 07:57 PM UTC
5.9	Aug 23, 1938 08:16 AM	90 km NNE of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.2270°, 92.4210° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.9 Distance to Epicenter 129 km (80 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 23, 1938 08:16 AM UTC
5.8	May 29, 2010 02:29 AM	248 km NNW of Qamdo, China	7.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.1650°, 96.0700° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.8 Distance to Epicenter 231 km (144 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 7.0 km (4.3 mi) Origin Timestamp May 29, 2010 02:29 AM UTC
5.8	Mar 29, 1979 07:07 AM	115 km N of Qamdo, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.1520°, 96.9610° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.8 Distance to Epicenter 300 km (186 mi) Direction E Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 29, 1979 07:07 AM UTC
5.8	Apr 3, 1971 04:49 AM	229 km WNW of Qamdo, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.2060°, 95.1100° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.8 Distance to Epicenter 127 km (79 mi) Direction E Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 3, 1971 04:49 AM UTC
5.8	Jun 2, 1952 10:33 AM	101 km NE of Lhasa, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.3670°, 91.7590° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.8 Distance to Epicenter 295 km (183 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 2, 1952 10:33 AM UTC
5.8	Jun 2, 1952 10:08 AM	75 km SSW of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.8910°, 91.6510° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.8 Distance to Epicenter 261 km (162 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 2, 1952 10:08 AM UTC
5.7	Aug 14, 2022 08:20 AM	194 km NNE of Nagqu, China	5.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.1157°, 92.7977° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.7 Distance to Epicenter 123 km (76 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 5.0 km (3.1 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 14, 2022 08:20 AM UTC
5.7	Mar 19, 2021 06:11 AM	95 km ENE of Nagqu, China	8.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.9246°, 92.9151° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.7 Distance to Epicenter 96 km (60 mi) Direction WSW Focal Depth 8.0 km (5.0 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 19, 2021 06:11 AM UTC
5.7	Mar 24, 2010 02:06 AM	129 km NNE of Nagqu, China	7.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5090°, 92.7080° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.7 Distance to Epicenter 102 km (63 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 7.0 km (4.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 24, 2010 02:06 AM UTC
5.7	Apr 3, 1971 04:50 AM	221 km WNW of Qamdo, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.1790°, 95.1960° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.7 Distance to Epicenter 135 km (84 mi) Direction E Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 3, 1971 04:50 AM UTC
5.7	Oct 30, 1950 11:14 PM	258 km NNW of Qamdo, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.1730°, 95.8510° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.7 Distance to Epicenter 213 km (132 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 30, 1950 11:14 PM UTC
5.7	Feb 16, 1940 01:02 AM	210 km NE of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5930°, 93.8610° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.7 Distance to Epicenter 25 km (16 mi) Direction NNE Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Feb 16, 1940 01:02 AM UTC
5.7	Mar 25, 1929 03:47 AM	171 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India	25.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 29.9420°, 95.1010° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.7 Distance to Epicenter 299 km (186 mi) Direction SSE Focal Depth 25.0 km (15.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 25, 1929 03:47 AM UTC
5.6	Mar 7, 2024 10:06 AM	244 km NNE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.5389°, 92.9927° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.6 Distance to Epicenter 148 km (92 mi) Direction NNW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 7, 2024 10:06 AM UTC
5.6	Mar 7, 2004 01:29 PM	80 km WNW of Nagqu, China	11.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.6390°, 91.2360° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.6 Distance to Epicenter 254 km (158 mi) Direction WSW Focal Depth 11.0 km (6.8 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 7, 2004 01:29 PM UTC
5.6	Jun 29, 2002 06:54 AM	Southern Qinghai, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 34.1320°, 94.4950° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.6 Distance to Epicenter 206 km (128 mi) Direction NNE Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 29, 2002 06:54 AM UTC
5.6	Nov 25, 1988 10:29 PM	Southern Qinghai, China	24.9 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 34.3330°, 91.9300° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.6 Distance to Epicenter 277 km (172 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 24.9 km (15.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Nov 25, 1988 10:29 PM UTC
5.6	May 22, 1971 08:03 PM	91 km N of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.2970°, 92.1230° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.6 Distance to Epicenter 156 km (97 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp May 22, 1971 08:03 PM UTC
5.6	Sep 28, 1960 05:29 AM	Southern Qinghai, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4410°, 95.8570° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.6 Distance to Epicenter 195 km (121 mi) Direction E Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Sep 28, 1960 05:29 AM UTC
5.6	Mar 14, 1952 06:19 PM	112 km SSW of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.4920°, 91.7760° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.6 Distance to Epicenter 283 km (176 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 14, 1952 06:19 PM UTC
5.6	Sep 17, 1950 03:56 PM	209 km ENE of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4400°, 93.9620° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.6 Distance to Epicenter 18 km (11 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Sep 17, 1950 03:56 PM UTC
5.6	Oct 30, 1935 02:30 AM	65 km SSW of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.9190°, 91.8410° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.6 Distance to Epicenter 245 km (152 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 30, 1935 02:30 AM UTC
5.5	Jun 3, 2010 05:35 AM	263 km NNW of Qamdo, China	24.2 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.3350°, 96.1500° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 246 km (153 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 24.2 km (15.0 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 3, 2010 05:35 AM UTC
5.5	Jul 19, 2006 09:53 AM	224 km NNW of Qamdo, China	15.7 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.9740°, 96.2080° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 237 km (147 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 15.7 km (9.8 mi) Origin Timestamp Jul 19, 2006 09:53 AM UTC
5.5	Aug 24, 2004 10:05 AM	118 km N of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5420°, 92.1900° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 150 km (93 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 24, 2004 10:05 AM UTC
5.5	Jul 25, 2001 04:02 PM	270 km NW of Qamdo, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.1650°, 95.6000° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 191 km (119 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Jul 25, 2001 04:02 PM UTC
5.5	Jan 5, 2000 09:45 AM	102 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.2220°, 92.7000° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 103 km (64 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Jan 5, 2000 09:45 AM UTC
5.5	Aug 24, 1994 09:08 PM	Southern Qinghai, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 34.2450°, 91.8140° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 276 km (171 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 24, 1994 09:08 PM UTC
5.5	Jul 31, 1965 05:07 PM	180 km NE of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.8220°, 93.1340° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 78 km (48 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Jul 31, 1965 05:07 PM UTC
5.5	Sep 15, 1952 05:59 PM	110 km NE of Lhasa, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 30.3080°, 91.9570° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 288 km (179 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Sep 15, 1952 05:59 PM UTC
5.5	Feb 3, 1952 01:16 AM	Southern Qinghai, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.9780°, 93.7950° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 178 km (111 mi) Direction N Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Feb 3, 1952 01:16 AM UTC
5.5	Aug 1, 1951 01:37 PM	183 km WNW of Qamdo, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.5390°, 95.3120° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.5 Distance to Epicenter 172 km (107 mi) Direction ESE Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 1, 1951 01:37 PM UTC
5.4	Mar 5, 2024 02:07 AM	240 km NNE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.4841°, 93.0234° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.4 Distance to Epicenter 142 km (88 mi) Direction NNW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 5, 2024 02:07 AM UTC
5.4	Mar 24, 2010 02:44 AM	136 km NNE of Nagqu, China	19.7 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5160°, 92.8260° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.4 Distance to Epicenter 91 km (57 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 19.7 km (12.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 24, 2010 02:44 AM UTC
5.4	May 29, 1999 08:10 PM	225 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.8920°, 93.7710° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.4 Distance to Epicenter 57 km (35 mi) Direction N Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp May 29, 1999 08:10 PM UTC
5.4	Aug 10, 1972 09:06 PM	176 km NE of Nagqu, China	16.6 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4730°, 93.5190° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.4 Distance to Epicenter 27 km (17 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 16.6 km (10.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 10, 1972 09:06 PM UTC
5.4	Aug 15, 1967 09:21 AM	155 km ESE of Nagqu, China	21.9 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.0890°, 93.6300° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.4 Distance to Epicenter 144 km (89 mi) Direction S Focal Depth 21.9 km (13.6 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 15, 1967 09:21 AM UTC
5.4	Aug 1, 1965 08:09 PM	167 km NE of Nagqu, China	20.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.6920°, 93.1120° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.4 Distance to Epicenter 72 km (45 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 20.0 km (12.4 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 1, 1965 08:09 PM UTC
5.4	Jul 31, 1965 09:44 PM	173 km NE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.7620°, 93.1150° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.4 Distance to Epicenter 75 km (47 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Jul 31, 1965 09:44 PM UTC
5.3	Apr 17, 2010 12:58 AM	136 km NNE of Nagqu, China	35.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5140°, 92.8260° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.3 Distance to Epicenter 91 km (57 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 35.0 km (21.7 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 17, 2010 12:58 AM UTC
5.3	Jun 14, 1969 03:28 AM	245 km E of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.7570°, 94.6220° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.3 Distance to Epicenter 105 km (65 mi) Direction SE Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 14, 1969 03:28 AM UTC
5.3	Jun 10, 1964 05:55 PM	110 km ENE of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.7450°, 93.1790° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.3 Distance to Epicenter 91 km (57 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 10, 1964 05:55 PM UTC
5.2	Oct 22, 2026 03:12 PM	201 km ENE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4401°, 93.8669° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.2 Distance to Epicenter 11 km (7 mi) Direction NE Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 22, 2026 03:12 PM UTC
5.2	Jan 24, 2020 10:56 PM	223 km WNW of Qamdo, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.9950°, 95.0575° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.2 Distance to Epicenter 128 km (80 mi) Direction ESE Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Jan 24, 2020 10:56 PM UTC
5.2	May 11, 2016 01:15 AM	227 km WNW of Qamdo, China	8.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.0221°, 95.0268° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.2 Distance to Epicenter 124 km (77 mi) Direction ESE Focal Depth 8.0 km (5.0 mi) Origin Timestamp May 11, 2016 01:15 AM UTC
5.2	Jan 30, 2013 09:27 AM	294 km ENE of Nagqu, China	21.5 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.9210°, 94.6800° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.2 Distance to Epicenter 104 km (65 mi) Direction NE Focal Depth 21.5 km (13.4 mi) Origin Timestamp Jan 30, 2013 09:27 AM UTC
5.2	May 20, 2003 06:34 PM	165 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.6810°, 93.0940° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.2 Distance to Epicenter 72 km (45 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp May 20, 2003 06:34 PM UTC
5.2	Oct 30, 2000 11:23 PM	141 km N of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.7420°, 92.2370° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.2 Distance to Epicenter 150 km (93 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 30, 2000 11:23 PM UTC
5.2	Jun 2, 1990 12:32 AM	127 km NE of Nagqu, China	12.9 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4340°, 92.8020° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.2 Distance to Epicenter 92 km (57 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 12.9 km (8.0 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 2, 1990 12:32 AM UTC
5.2	Jul 31, 1965 07:01 PM	165 km NE of Nagqu, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.6830°, 93.0820° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.2 Distance to Epicenter 74 km (46 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Jul 31, 1965 07:01 PM UTC
5.1	Oct 12, 2017 07:52 AM	227 km WNW of Qamdo, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.0740°, 95.0497° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 124 km (77 mi) Direction ESE Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 12, 2017 07:52 AM UTC
5.1	Feb 23, 2016 12:33 AM	227 km WNW of Qamdo, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.0565°, 95.0448° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 124 km (77 mi) Direction ESE Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Feb 23, 2016 12:33 AM UTC
5.1	May 24, 2003 07:32 PM	128 km NNE of Nagqu, China	49.2 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.6090°, 92.3370° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 138 km (86 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 49.2 km (30.6 mi) Origin Timestamp May 24, 2003 07:32 PM UTC
5.1	May 24, 2003 11:27 AM	128 km NNE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5880°, 92.4250° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 129 km (80 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp May 24, 2003 11:27 AM UTC
5.1	Feb 11, 2003 10:36 AM	199 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5120°, 93.7870° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 15 km (9 mi) Direction N Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Feb 11, 2003 10:36 AM UTC
5.1	Sep 27, 2002 05:14 PM	252 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.3640°, 93.5670° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 111 km (69 mi) Direction N Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Sep 27, 2002 05:14 PM UTC
5.1	Oct 28, 2000 08:03 PM	133 km N of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.6730°, 92.2310° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 149 km (93 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 28, 2000 08:03 PM UTC
5.1	Jun 30, 1994 12:48 AM	193 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5410°, 93.6840° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 20 km (12 mi) Direction NNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 30, 1994 12:48 AM UTC
5.1	Nov 20, 1986 01:04 PM	164 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.6510°, 93.1180° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 69 km (43 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Nov 20, 1986 01:04 PM UTC
5.1	Dec 17, 1976 10:02 AM	270 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.3400°, 93.9140° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.1 Distance to Epicenter 107 km (66 mi) Direction N Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Dec 17, 1976 10:02 AM UTC
5.0	Mar 7, 2024 10:09 AM	223 km NNE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.3794°, 92.8542° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.0 Distance to Epicenter 141 km (88 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 7, 2024 10:09 AM UTC
5.0	Apr 6, 2021 09:48 PM	92 km ENE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.8686°, 92.9137° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.0 Distance to Epicenter 99 km (62 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 6, 2021 09:48 PM UTC
5.0	Mar 22, 2021 05:23 PM	97 km ENE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.9664°, 92.9084° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.0 Distance to Epicenter 94 km (58 mi) Direction WSW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 22, 2021 05:23 PM UTC
5.0	Oct 2, 1990 12:38 PM	219 km ENE of Nagqu, China	32.5 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5300°, 94.0270° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.0 Distance to Epicenter 29 km (18 mi) Direction NE Focal Depth 32.5 km (20.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 2, 1990 12:38 PM UTC
5.0	Nov 22, 1986 08:59 PM	252 km ENE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.1920°, 94.5900° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.0 Distance to Epicenter 79 km (49 mi) Direction ESE Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Nov 22, 1986 08:59 PM UTC
5.0	Nov 20, 1986 12:31 PM	152 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5820°, 93.0120° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.0 Distance to Epicenter 75 km (47 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Nov 20, 1986 12:31 PM UTC
5.0	Jun 4, 1971 02:10 PM	225 km WNW of Qamdo, China	15.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.2160°, 95.1660° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 5.0 Distance to Epicenter 132 km (82 mi) Direction E Focal Depth 15.0 km (9.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 4, 1971 02:10 PM UTC
4.9	Dec 5, 2011 06:55 PM	142 km NNE of Nagqu, China	16.5 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5540°, 92.8860° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.9 Distance to Epicenter 86 km (53 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 16.5 km (10.3 mi) Origin Timestamp Dec 5, 2011 06:55 PM UTC
4.9	Feb 21, 2006 03:10 PM	212 km WNW of Qamdo, China	5.4 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.7150°, 95.0530° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.9 Distance to Epicenter 141 km (88 mi) Direction ESE Focal Depth 5.4 km (3.4 mi) Origin Timestamp Feb 21, 2006 03:10 PM UTC
4.9	Nov 19, 2004 08:05 PM	94 km NE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.1500°, 92.6620° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.9 Distance to Epicenter 108 km (67 mi) Direction WSW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Nov 19, 2004 08:05 PM UTC
4.9	Sep 19, 1995 01:26 AM	253 km NE of Nagqu, China	19.5 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.3500°, 93.6030° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.9 Distance to Epicenter 109 km (68 mi) Direction N Focal Depth 19.5 km (12.1 mi) Origin Timestamp Sep 19, 1995 01:26 AM UTC
4.9	Nov 19, 1991 01:04 AM	183 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4840°, 93.5930° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.9 Distance to Epicenter 21 km (13 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Nov 19, 1991 01:04 AM UTC
4.9	Mar 30, 1985 08:32 PM	234 km NE of Nagqu, China	45.7 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.8950°, 93.9010° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.9 Distance to Epicenter 58 km (36 mi) Direction N Focal Depth 45.7 km (28.4 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 30, 1985 08:32 PM UTC
4.9	May 13, 1975 12:24 PM	197 km NNE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.1600°, 92.7280° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.9 Distance to Epicenter 131 km (81 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp May 13, 1975 12:24 PM UTC
4.9	Feb 1, 1975 02:19 PM	169 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4910°, 93.3940° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.9 Distance to Epicenter 38 km (24 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Feb 1, 1975 02:19 PM UTC
4.8	Dec 2, 2025 10:56 AM	94 km ENE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.9102°, 92.9210° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 96 km (60 mi) Direction WSW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Dec 2, 2025 10:56 AM UTC
4.8	Feb 8, 2018 08:58 PM	199 km NE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.8745°, 93.3826° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 66 km (41 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Feb 8, 2018 08:58 PM UTC
4.8	Apr 23, 2016 09:32 AM	219 km WNW of Qamdo, China	15.9 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.9952°, 95.1012° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 132 km (82 mi) Direction ESE Focal Depth 15.9 km (9.9 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 23, 2016 09:32 AM UTC
4.8	Feb 4, 2013 12:04 PM	295 km ENE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.9010°, 94.7020° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 104 km (65 mi) Direction NE Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Feb 4, 2013 12:04 PM UTC
4.8	Apr 15, 2010 02:26 PM	129 km NNE of Nagqu, China	24.2 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4610°, 92.7940° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 93 km (58 mi) Direction W Focal Depth 24.2 km (15.0 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 15, 2010 02:26 PM UTC
4.8	Mar 5, 2006 03:11 PM	209 km WNW of Qamdo, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.6940°, 95.0790° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 144 km (89 mi) Direction ESE Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Mar 5, 2006 03:11 PM UTC
4.8	Oct 26, 2004 11:13 AM	85 km ENE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.7540°, 92.8930° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 109 km (68 mi) Direction SW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 26, 2004 11:13 AM UTC
4.8	May 23, 1995 05:17 PM	178 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4550°, 93.5600° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 22 km (14 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp May 23, 1995 05:17 PM UTC
4.8	Feb 12, 1995 10:56 AM	235 km NNE of Nagqu, China	26.6 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.2800°, 93.3860° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 107 km (66 mi) Direction NNW Focal Depth 26.6 km (16.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Feb 12, 1995 10:56 AM UTC
4.8	Jun 25, 1993 10:04 AM	Southern Qinghai, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.3150°, 93.3060° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 113 km (70 mi) Direction NNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Jun 25, 1993 10:04 AM UTC
4.8	Oct 23, 1988 03:41 AM	205 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5790°, 93.8030° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 22 km (14 mi) Direction N Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 23, 1988 03:41 AM UTC
4.8	Jul 3, 1978 08:46 AM	236 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.7980°, 94.0270° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 52 km (32 mi) Direction NNE Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Jul 3, 1978 08:46 AM UTC
4.8	Oct 27, 1977 05:29 AM	115 km ESE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.1720°, 93.2230° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.8 Distance to Epicenter 144 km (89 mi) Direction SSW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 27, 1977 05:29 AM UTC
4.7	Apr 21, 2025 01:07 AM	169 km NE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.5723°, 93.3067° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.7 Distance to Epicenter 49 km (30 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 21, 2025 01:07 AM UTC
4.7	Apr 6, 2021 09:55 PM	100 km ENE of Nagqu, China	10.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 31.9628°, 92.9564° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.7 Distance to Epicenter 90 km (56 mi) Direction WSW Focal Depth 10.0 km (6.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Apr 6, 2021 09:55 PM UTC
4.7	Oct 17, 2016 07:33 AM	283 km NW of Qamdo, China	37.4 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.8717°, 94.9881° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.7 Distance to Epicenter 126 km (78 mi) Direction ENE Focal Depth 37.4 km (23.2 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 17, 2016 07:33 AM UTC
4.7	Jul 1, 1999 04:22 AM	219 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.8790°, 93.6960° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.7 Distance to Epicenter 56 km (35 mi) Direction N Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Jul 1, 1999 04:22 AM UTC
4.7	Aug 31, 1994 04:14 AM	178 km NE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.4640°, 93.5490° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.7 Distance to Epicenter 24 km (15 mi) Direction WNW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Aug 31, 1994 04:14 AM UTC
4.7	Oct 16, 1976 11:24 PM	265 km ENE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 32.7750°, 94.4200° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.7 Distance to Epicenter 74 km (46 mi) Direction NE Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp Oct 16, 1976 11:24 PM UTC
4.7	May 5, 1975 05:29 AM	214 km NNE of Nagqu, China	33.0 km
🔴 Mainshock  ·  🔵 Past Quake  ·  ┄ Vector 33.2560°, 92.9560° Spatial Relative Telemetry M 4.7 Distance to Epicenter 124 km (77 mi) Direction NW Focal Depth 33.0 km (20.5 mi) Origin Timestamp May 5, 1975 05:29 AM UTC

Seismic Origin Parameters

Event ID	us6000u43g
Magnitude	7.0 MWW
Origin Time (UTC)	Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:33:40 GMT
Latitude	32.3805°
Longitude	93.7797°
Hypocenter Depth	18.0 km
Review Status	REVIEWED
Significance Index	1000 / 1000

Ground Motion & Felt Intensity

Max MMI Intensity	8.2 (VIII)
Perceived Shaking	Severe
Peak Ground Accel (PGA)	0.551 g
Peak Ground Vel (PGV)	62.4 cm/s
PSA (0.3 s)	1.408 g
PSA (1.0 s)	0.641 g
DYFI Felt Reports	None reported
Community CDI	N/A

Tectonic Setting & Seismological Summary

Key Points (updated Oct 22, 16:52 UTC)

• A magnitude 7 earthquake occurred on the Tibetan Plateau on Oct 22 at 10:33 PM local time.
• The USGS assesses that shaking impacts are likely, some fatalities are possible, and the disaster is potentially widespread. Approximately 111,000 people experienced Moderate (MMI V) to Severe (MMI VIII) shaking.
• Aftershocks, some potentially with strong shaking, may follow this earthquake.
• If you experienced this earthquake, please tell us about it with the Did You Feel It? survey.

Tectonic Summary

The October 22, 2026, M7.0 earthquake in central China occurred as the result of normal faulting within the Tibetan Plateau. Moment tensor solutions indicate the earthquake occurred on a crustal fault moderately dipping either to the northwest or southeast. The Tibetan Plateau is a seismically active region where earthquakes are driven by complex crustal motion resulting from India-Eurasia convergence. The India plate collides with and underthrusts Eurasia, with this continental subduction driving uplift of the Himalaya mountain range and Tibetan Plateau.

The Tibetan Plateau is the highest plateau in the world, and as a result, it currently extends to the east and west due to high gravitational potential energy. The normal faulting focal mechanism of the October 22 earthquake is consistent with this east-west oriented extension. Within the plateau this extension is accommodated primarily by strike-slip and normal faulting. This gravity-driven extension is analogous to how a pile of honey spreads flat after being poured from a bottle.

Since 1900, 29 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or larger have occurred within the Tibetan Plateau and along its bounding regions. The largest was the August 15, 1950, M8.6 Assam-Tibet earthquake which resulted in over 4000 fatalities. On April 13, 2010, a M6.9 earthquake only 272 km to the east northeast of this October 22, 2026 earthquake, resulted in over 2500 fatalities. Because this region of the Tibetan Plateau is sparsely populated, the impact from large earthquakes varies significantly based on how close the earthquake rupture is to population concentrations.

While commonly plotted as points on maps, earthquakes of this size are more appropriately described as slip over a larger fault area. Normal faulting earthquakes like this M7.0 Nagqu earthquake typically occur on fault planes of about 50 km x 20 km (length x width).

Focal Mechanism & Fault Geometry Normal Faulting

Nodal Plane 1	Strike 175.16° · Dip 56.56° · Rake -118.74°
Nodal Plane 2	Strike 40.02° · Dip 42.97° · Rake -53.94°
Scalar Moment (M₀)	3.42E+19 N·m
Fault Kinematics	Normal Faulting

Lower-Hemisphere Focal Projection

Seismic Network & Solution Quality

STATIONS USED

131

PHASES USED

131

AZIMUTHAL GAP

21°

DEPTH ERROR

± 1.8 km

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Data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program.

Official USGS Event Page (us6000u43g)