# Magnitude 7 earthquake hits Tibet region of China, killing at least 16

https://mins.news/en/video/112245

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-23 06:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7gIvYd8hnY

> A magnitude 7 earthquake in China’s Tibet region killed at least 16 people, injured 54 and destroyed hundreds of homes in Nagqu. More than 1,600 people are involved in rescue efforts as authorities send emergency shelters, tents and winter supplies to the area, where snowfall is expected in the coming days.

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