Nagqu, China — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Nagqu region of China on Friday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened: The quake hit at 3:37 PM Central Time (4:37 PM local time) about 209 kilometers east-northeast of Nagqu, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The USGS reviewed the event and listed it as a magnitude 4.8.

Impacts: No tsunami threat was issued for this earthquake, and no felt reports or damage reports have been published at this time. The epicenter area is remote highland country in the Tibet region, where shaking may have been felt in nearby rural communities.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

- After the shaking, check for hazards such as broken glass, cracked walls, and gas leaks.

- Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow in the minutes and hours after the main quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 23, 2026.