Updated: October 23, 2026
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northern Tibet late on October 22 in a sparsely populated, high-altitude area of Nagqu. Reuters and The Associated Press, citing Chinese state media and local emergency officials, reported at least 16 deaths and 32 injuries, including 11 serious injuries. Casualty figures may change as assessments continue.
The China Earthquake Networks Center placed the epicentre in Nagqu at a depth of about 10 kilometres. Local reports described cracked homes near the epicentre, and rescue teams were mobilised. The Tibet Earthquake Bureau confirmed the magnitude, location and depth.
Sources
- Reuters: Earthquake strikes Tibet
- The Associated Press: Tibet earthquake
- Tibet Earthquake Bureau: Official notice
- Image source and licence: Wikimedia Commons
Image note: File photograph of the Tibetan Plateau, not earthquake damage. Photo: Luo Shaoyang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
