18th August 2026 – (Beijing) In the early hours of Wednesday, Haixi Prefecture in the far northwest of Qinghai Province experienced a 5.6-magnitude earthquake, as reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center. The tremor was registered at precisely 5.36am, with seismic monitoring locating the epicentre at 37.81 degrees north latitude and 95.63 degrees east longitude. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface. Local authorities remain vigilant as further assessment continues, although there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.