First published Oct 22, 2026, 3:11:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 3:11:15 PM UTC

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M 7 earthquake - 183 km ENE of Nagqu, China

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude-7 earthquake at 32.3357, 93.7138, 10 km deep, with instrumental intensity MMI 8.058 and a PAGER Orange alert. No impact details are included in the supplied account.

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Affected location: Nagqu, China
Magnitude 7

Illustrative image: This is a china map with surrounding area showing the tectonic elements like orogens. — Celiayangyy/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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