World||October 23, 2026 / 09:03 AM

Magnitude 7 earthquake hits southwestern China, leaving 16 dead and 54 injured

AKIPRESS.COM –

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Bachang County in Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region, at 22:33 on October 22, Xinhua reported.

The tremors resulted in 16 deaths and injured 54 people. In response, the regional committee for disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief activated a Level III emergency response.

As of 07:00 on Friday, 11 of the injured remained in serious condition, while 43 sustained minor injuries. The earthquake destroyed or damaged 339 residential structures.

Assessment of the damage caused by the earthquake is currently underway, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.