M4.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Nagqu, Tibet
Nagqu, Tibet — What happened: A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck a remote stretch of the Tibetan Plateau on Thursday, centered about 190 kilometers east-northeast of Nagqu, at a depth of about 10 kilometers (6 miles), at 11:57 AM CT — just before 1:00 AM Friday local time. Impacts: The USGS has flagged no tsunami threat, and no felt reports or damage reports had been posted. Shallow quakes in this range are typically felt near the epicenter but cause little damage in remote areas. What to do: - If you feel shaking: drop, cover, and hold on until it stops. - Check for hazards like cracked walls, gas smells, or fallen objects before re-entering buildings. - Expect aftershocks. Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 22, 2026.
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