M4.5 earthquake — 227 km NE of Nagqu, China
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 227 km NE of Nagqu, China on Oct 22, 2026 at 16:17 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.785, 93.912 |
| Time | Oct 22, 16:17 UTC |
| Location | 227 km NE of Nagqu, China |
| USGS event ID | us7000tud3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 27 km | Oct 27, 18:57 UTC | 210 km ENE of Nagqu, China |
| M4.0 | 31 km | Oct 28, 17:48 UTC | 249 km NE of Nagqu, China |
| M4.4 | 33 km | Oct 31, 05:52 UTC | 222 km ENE of Nagqu, China |
| M4.3 | 218 km | Oct 31, 13:38 UTC | 190 km NNW of Nagqu, China |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.