A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China on Thursday night, October 22, 2026, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more, according to Chinese state media and local authorities.
The earthquake struck Baqên County in the Nagqu region, approximately 400 kilometres from Lhasa, Tibet’s regional capital. The remote, mountainous area sits at an elevation of around 4,800 metres, creating additional challenges for emergency responders.
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