Tibet earthquake kills at least 16, injures dozens
By The BriefBrief
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Nagqu in northern Tibet on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people and injuring 54, Chinese state media said; another report put the injury toll at 65. At least 339 homes collapsed, and thousands of people were deployed for rescue efforts. Officials said searches were complicated by low temperatures and the remote terrain.
WHO:The earthquake struck Nagqu; Chinese state media and local officials reported casualties and damage.
WHAT:A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Nagqu, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:Nagqu, China
WHY:The earthquake's cause was not reported.
How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)
