5.0 magnitude earthquake shakes close to Xizang on Aug. 27

Published Aug 27, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Xizang on Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor rattled the area at 14:45 UTC (22:45 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was west of Xizang and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey