Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 24, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Oct 22, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Tibet earthquake kills 16 and injures 76
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A magnitude-7 earthquake in Tibet killed 16 people and injured 76, local government authorities said. Rescuers are searching for survivors in Nagqu, and more than 12,000 residents were evacuated. The quake was the strongest to hit China since January 2024.
WHO: The earthquake struck Tibet; local government authorities reported the casualties, and rescuers are searching for survivors.
WHAT: A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet, killing 16 people and injuring 76.
WHEN: Reported Oct 24, 2026 at 12:21 AM ET
WHERE: Tibet, China
WHY: The cause of the earthquake was not reported.
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