Kuqa, China — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Kuqa in western China on Friday morning, November 13, 2026, at 10:17 AM Central Time.

What happened:

The quake hit about 49 miles northeast of Kuqa, in the Xinjiang region of far western China. It struck close to the surface, about 6 miles deep, which can make shaking feel stronger near the epicenter. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the shaking at 10:17 AM Central Time.

Impacts:

No damage reports had come in as of this report, and no tsunami warning was issued. A quake of this size and depth can shake buildings and rattle objects off shelves near the epicenter, and it may have been felt across the surrounding region. The Geological Survey had received no felt reports at the time of publication.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. After the shaking, check for hazards like broken glass, gas leaks, or cracked walls before moving around. Aftershocks are possible, so stay alert and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 13, 2026.