Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:59am on 23 Oct 2026,Friday Weather & Environment
A powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Nagqu in northern Tibet, China, on Thursday night, October 22, 2026, killing 16 people and injuring 65, according to local authorities. Rescue teams have been deployed to assess damage, search affected areas and provide emergency assistance. More than 12,000 people have reportedly been relocated to safer locations. At least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds were damaged or collapsed, while 413 aftershocks were recorded. Authorities are continuing relief operations amid concerns about damaged infrastructure, difficult high-altitude conditions and possible further tremors.
