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Bangolok Desk Front Page 2026-10-23, 11:13am

7.0-magnitude earthquake kills 16, injures 65 in Tibet, China

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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, southwest China’s Xizang(Tibet) Autonomous Region, at 10:33 PM(14:33 GMT) on Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 65 others, according to the city’s earthquake relief headquarters.

The regional disaster prevention, reduction and relief committee activated a Level III emergency response on Friday to coordinate disaster relief efforts.

More than 330 houses collapsed or sustained damage in the quake. Authorities are continuing to assess the extent of the destruction, while rescue and relief operations remain underway.


Injuries in China's Tibet rise to 65 after earthquake, death toll remains  at 16 | Reuters

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Relief supplies began arriving in the affected areas early Friday. The deliveries included 1,000 prefabricated housing units, more than 3,200 tents, over 2,800 folding beds, and essential items such as quilts, stoves and clothing.