Earthquake in China: travel update

Updated 28 October 2026, 00:00 UTC. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred 183 km east-north-east of Nagqu, China, on 22 October 2026.

What we know

The USGS measured the earthquake at magnitude 7.0.
The USGS located the epicentre 183 km east-north-east of Nagqu, China.
The USGS recorded the earthquake at 14:33 UTC on 22 October 2026.
Aftershocks are continuing: the USGS recorded 1 of magnitude 4.5 or more in the 24 hours to 00:00 UTC on 28 October, the largest magnitude 5.4.
The USGS measured the depth at 10 km.

Areas affected

Nagqu

If you are travelling

Follow instructions from local authorities and your hotel.
Check with your airline before travelling to the airport.
Contact your hotel to confirm arrangements for your dates.
Check the official sources below for the latest information.

Official sources

Places to stay: Hotels in China · Nagqu

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