Disaster · Nagqu, Tibet, China · October 24, 2026

Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 in Tibet

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 23, 3:53 AM ET

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Nagqu in northern Tibet, killing at least 16 people and injuring 54. At least 339 homes collapsed, official media said. Search and rescue continued after at least seven aftershocks.

Why it matters

Families in a remote, high-altitude region have lost homes as winter approaches.

Background

Tibet lies on an active zone where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. Earthquakes are common in the region.

The story so far

1. Oct 22Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes northern Tibet
2. Oct 23Tibet quake toll stands at 16 as 12,000 evacuated
3. Oct 24Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 in Tibet

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 23, 3:53 AM ET

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