Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:35am on 23 Oct 2026,Friday Weather & Environment
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China’s Tibet region on Thursday, October 22, 2026, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens. According to Chinese state media, the quake’s epicentre was near Nagqu in northern Tibet. At least 339 houses collapsed, while rescue teams were deployed to search for survivors and assess the damage. Railway services through affected areas were temporarily suspended, and authorities launched an emergency response. The number of injured later rose to 65, while more than 12,000 people were reportedly relocated to safety. Rescue and relief operations are continuing.
