Tibet earthquake LIVE | At least sixteen dead, 32 injured after 7.0 quake strikes Tibet: China's state media
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Tibet region of China, resulting in at least sixteen deaths and dozens of injuries. Emergency response protocols have been activated as authorities assess damage to infrastructure and power services.
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It was the biggest earthquake in the region in the last five years, China’s national broadcaster CCTV said.
A level-II earthquake disaster emergency response was activated in the area, Xinhua said.
The epicentre was located in Maru township in Baqen county. Township deputy head Lhawang Dagpo said the quake was clearly felt at the township office, which sustained cracks in the walls, according to Xinhua .
Power and telecoms services were disrupted in the county seat, the agency said.
Sixteen dead, 32 injured after strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Tibet region late Thursday (October 22, 2026), and casualties have been reported, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities.
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