**Jiangyou, Sichuan, China —** A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Jiangyou in China's Sichuan Province at 5:57 AM Central Time on Monday, October 19. The epicenter sat about 31 kilometers northwest of Jiangyou.

**What happened:**

The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 5.0, striking at a depth of about 10 kilometers — roughly 6 miles below the surface. The tremor hit in the early morning hours Central Time, which was evening in the affected part of China.

**Impacts:**

Shaking may have been felt in Jiangyou and nearby communities across northern Sichuan. No tsunami alert was issued — the epicenter is well inland. No immediate damage reports have been filed as of this writing.

**What to do:**

- Drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on if you feel shaking.

- Check for fallen objects, cracked walls, and damaged utility lines after the quake.

- Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the coming hours.

*Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 19, 2026.*