Archive · 26 Jan 2026
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes China's Gansu Province
A big shake happened in a part of China called Gansu.
It was a 5.5 magnitude earthquake, which means it was quite strong.
The shake was felt in a place called Diebu County.
Buildings, especially old ones, got small cracks, and some things inside houses, like chandeliers, were swinging.
People went outside because of the shaking.
The government sent help to check if everyone is safe.
So far, no one is hurt, but they are still checking.
This area has had big shakes before, and one last year hurt many people.
They are being careful this time too.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Diebu County in Gansu Province, China, on January 26, 2024, at 2:56 pm local time.
The epicenter was shallow, at a depth of 10 kilometers, intensifying the shaking felt on the ground.
Residents reported visible cracks in buildings, particularly in older structures, and chandeliers and household items swayed inside homes.
Authorities mobilized emergency response teams, activating a Level-IV emergency response, with some follow-up reports indicating a Level-III alert in certain areas.
No major damage or injuries have been reported so far, but monitoring remains ongoing.
- Who
- Residents of Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, China
- What
- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the region
- When
- January 26, 2024, at 2:56 pm local time
- Where
- Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, China
- Why
- The region lies in a seismically active zone on the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau
- Magnitude
- 5.5
- Location
- Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, China
- Time
- 2:56 pm local time, January 26, 2024
- Depth
- 10 kilometers
- Emergency Response Level
- Level-IV (with some Level-III alerts)
- Reported Damage
- Visible cracks in buildings, particularly older structures
- Reported Injuries
- None reported so far