16 killed in magnitude-7 earthquake in China's Tibet

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  • 23 October, 2026
  • 07:57
16 killed in magnitude-7 earthquake in China's Tibet

At least 16 people have been killed and 32 others injured after a magnitude-7 earthquake struck China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Report informs via Xinhua news agency.

The region's Emergency Management Center has activated a Level II emergency response.

Relevant agencies are currently coordinating search and rescue operations, providing medical assistance to those affected, and relocating residents to safe areas while arranging temporary accommodation.