Rescuers continued searching in Nagqu after Thursday night's magnitude 7.0 earthquake, which killed 16 people and injured 65, 11 seriously. At least 339 homes collapsed and more than 12,000 people were evacuated, and Beijing ordered an 'all-out' rescue. Chinese media said it was the strongest quake in the region in five years.
Why it matters: Thousands of people in a high-altitude region need shelter as winter approaches.
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck a high-altitude county in Nagqu in northern Tibet on Thursday. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Why it matters: Strong quakes in the region can damage remote settlements and infrastructure where rescue access is difficult.