A serious earthquake struck China the morning of June 16, 2026 leaving at least one person dead and several others injured, according to preliminary information from local state media and the United States Geological Survey.
A serious earthquake struck China the morning of June 16, 2026 leaving at least one person dead and several others injured, according to preliminary information from local state media and the United States Geological Survey.
An earthquake struck China on Tuesday, June 16, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured, according to preliminary information from state media and the United States Geological Survey.

The 6.3 magnitude quake took place in the country's province of Qinghai in China's northwestern region around 5 p.m. local time, the USGS said.

The earthquake measured 10 miles deep and was followed by ⁠several ​aftershocks including one that measured ​at a magnitude of 5.4.

Citing emergency responders, state agency Xinhua reported at least one person was killed and nearly a half-dozen others were injured in the disaster.

The agency reported rescue teams were searching for people trapped under rubble and were assessing ​risks of additional temblors.