Latest earthquakes near Nagqu, Tibet today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nagqu, Tibet, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nagqu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nagqu (also known as 那曲), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nagqu Earthquake News
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Nagqu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 261 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagqu, Tibet in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nagqu roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nagqu in 2026. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nagqu that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nagqu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nagqu during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 236 | 90.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 9.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nagqu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nagqu occurred on Oct 22, 2026 22:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) north-east of Nagqu, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nagqu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 18, 1951 17:35, 89 kilometers (55 mi) north-east of Nagqu. It is the strongest earthquake near Nagqu in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nagqu, Tibet in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Nagqu.
Nearest earthquakes from Nagqu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nagqu, Tibet. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nagqu.
When was the last earthquake in Nagqu, Tibet?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagqu on the morning of November 3, 2026 at 11:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 208km north-east of Nagqu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nagqu, Tibet in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nagqu, Tibet?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagqu on the afternoon of November 18, 1951 at 17:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 89km west-southwest of Nagqu at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nagqu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nagqu, Tibet?
In the past 10 years, 261 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagqu. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.

Oct 28, 2026 02:57AM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night 210km from Nagqu in China.
Oct 25, 2026 07:25PM
Unusually powerful M5.9 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Evening 218km from Nagqu in China.
Oct 25, 2026 07:24PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Evening 199km from Nagqu in China.
Oct 24, 2026 04:39PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck 223km from Nagqu in China.
Oct 22, 2026 11:12PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit 198km from Nagqu in China on Thursday Evening.
Oct 22, 2026 10:33PM
DAMAGING M7.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 189km from Nagqu in China.