An Earthquake with Magnitude 5.8 Occurred in China
25.10.2026, 13:57·
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On October 25, 2026, at 11:25:57 UTC, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in China. The epicenter was located 209 km to the east-northeast of Nagchu city in the Tibet Autonomous Region, with coordinates 32.369° N, 94.004° E. The focal depth was 10 km, indicating a shallow earthquake capable of causing noticeable ground shaking at the surface.
According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the PAGER alert system assigned the event a yellow alert level, which suggests the possibility of localized damage and a limited number of casualties. The maximum estimated shaking intensity on the ShakeMap scale was assessed at VII on the intensity scale, corresponding to strong shaking capable of damaging poorly constructed buildings.
The epicenter region is located in a sparsely populated mountainous area of the Tibetan Plateau, which may reduce the extent of potential damage and casualties. As of the time of publication, no official data on damage, injuries, or fatalities had been received. Seismologists continue to monitor aftershocks in the region, which is known for high tectonic activity due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
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