# Magnitude-7 quake in Tibet kills at least 16 and destroys hundreds of homes

https://mins.news/en/item/112116

- The Guardian, 2026-10-23 04:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/magnitude-7-earthquake-hits-china-tibet

> A magnitude-7 earthquake struck northern Tibet, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in Nagqu, according to official media. More than 1,600 local people were deployed in rescue efforts, and at least seven aftershocks were recorded.

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