Strong earthquake strikes China’s remote Tibet region
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit a remote area in Tibet, China, causing at least 16 deaths and injuring 32 people. Over 300 houses collapsed, and the quake disrupted power and telecommunications in the region.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck on October 22, 2026, at 10:33 pm local time.
- The epicenter was in Maru township, Baqen county, about 190 km east-northeast of Nagqu and 390 km northeast of Lhasa.
- The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
- A level-II earthquake emergency response was activated in the area.
- The quake caused cracks in buildings and disrupted power and telecom services.
- Officials are still assessing the damage and continuing disaster relief efforts.
- Earthquakes are common in China; a previous deadly quake in Tibet killed at least 126 people in January 2025.
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