Powerful 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Killing At Least 18
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the northern part of Nagqu, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, on October 22, 2026, at 10:33 p.m. local time, resulting in at least 18 fatalities and 32 injuries. The shallow earthquake, with an epicenter in Baqên County, caused widespread destruction, including the collapse of over 300 homes and significant infrastructure damage. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess the full extent of the devastation in the remote Himalayan region.
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