Shallow M5.9 earthquake hits Tibet, China (Updated)
A shallow M5.9 earthquake was recorded at 11:25 UTC on October 25, 2026, about 218 km (135 miles) east-northeast of Nagqu, China, at a depth of 7.0 km (4.3 miles).
The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Tibetan Plateau region, at coordinates 32.5°N, 94.1°E. This area is sparsely populated, consisting primarily of high-altitude terrain with few major settlements in the immediate vicinity.
In this remote portion of the Tibetan Plateau, critical infrastructure is limited but may include minor highways, rural roads, and essential utilities serving local communities and nomadic populations.
USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage.
The maximum estimated intensity is VII. The significance index is 536 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
Tibet is located on the convergent boundary between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The region is seismically active, with earthquakes resulting from ongoing tectonic collision and crustal deformation.
This information was last updated at 12:16 UTC on October 25, 2026.
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