Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake in Tibet: 18 Lives Lost

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck China's Tibet region on October 22, 2026, at 22:33 local time. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter was in a mountainous area, approximately 190 kilometers east-northeast of Nagqu and 390 kilometers northeast of the regional capital Lhasa.

Citing local authorities, China Central Television (CCTV) announced that 18 people lost their lives and 46 were injured as a result of the earthquake. It was stated that 11 of the injured are in critical condition.

It was determined that 339 residences were destroyed or damaged in the region due to the earthquake. More than 300 police officers were dispatched to the area to support search and rescue efforts.