M4.3 earthquake — 210 km NE of Nagqu, China
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 210 km NE of Nagqu, China on Oct 23, 2026 at 22:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.596, 93.854 |
| Time | Oct 23, 22:39 UTC |
| Location | 210 km NE of Nagqu, China |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4hp |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 9 km | Oct 24, 00:07 UTC | 209 km ENE of Nagqu, China |
| M4.7 | 9 km | Oct 23, 14:14 UTC | 215 km NE of Nagqu, China |
| M4.4 | 11 km | Oct 23, 00:24 UTC | 202 km NE of Nagqu, China |
| M4.9 | 14 km | Oct 22, 16:21 UTC | 210 km ENE of Nagqu, China |
| M4.8 | 16 km | Oct 23, 20:37 UTC | 209 km ENE of Nagqu, China |
| M4.5 | 16 km | Oct 22, 16:50 UTC | 203 km ENE of Nagqu, China |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.