# M7.0 earthquake in China's Xizang kills 16, injures 76

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- CGTN, 2026-10-23 07:07 UTC
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- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-23/news-1RtvkI7Ynp6/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, Xizang, killing 16 people and injuring 76, local authorities said. More than 5,000 personnel are involved in rescue and relief work. The Red Cross Society of China sent a team and 3,800 aid kits, while the China Charity Federation allocated 3 million yuan for emergency operations.

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