Earthquake report · M 5.3

M5.3 earthquake 223 km from Nagqu, China

USGS · updated Oct 24, 2026, 08:56 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded on Oct 24, 2026, 4:39 PM (GMT+8) 223 km ENE of Nagqu, China at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 32.56°, 94.05° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 24, 2026, 4:39 PM (GMT+8)
UTC time: 2026-10-24 08:39
Coordinates: 32.563, 94.048

Updates

M 5.3 - 223 km ENE of Nagqu, ChinaOct 24, 2026, 08:56 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:11 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.