Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the directly-administered area of Haixi Prefecture in Qinghai Province at 11:29 p.m. Beijing Time on June 23, 2026, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) .

Earthquake Parameters

The epicenter was located at 37.86 degrees north latitude and 95.54 degrees east longitude, with a focal depth of 8 kilometers . The tremor was felt strongly throughout the local area .

The earthquake occurred near the town of Dachaidan, approximately 15 kilometers from the Dachaidan Administrative Committee, 170 kilometers from Delingha City, and 171 kilometers from Golmud City . The area within 20 kilometers of the epicenter has a population of about 5,300 people .

Relationship to Previous Event

This 5.2-magnitude earthquake is classified as an aftershock of the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that struck the same region on June 16, 2026 . The epicenter of this aftershock is located approximately 7 kilometers from the main quake's epicenter .

Impact and Response

As of the latest reports, no casualties have been reported . Local authorities continue to monitor the situation and assess any potential impacts .