Tibet Earthquake Injury Toll Climbs to 65; Death Count Holds at 16
The injury count from a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tibet has risen to 65. Authorities confirm 16 fatalities as recovery efforts continue in Nagqu.
POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — The number of individuals injured following a powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region has climbed to 65, according to a Friday update from local government officials posted on social media.
The seismic event occurred on 22 October 2026 at 22:33:39 CST, striking the northern sector of Nagqu in southwestern China. While the injury count has increased, the confirmed death toll remains at 16.
Initial reports from state news agency Xinhua indicated that the tremor, which hit on Thursday evening, resulted in the collapse of hundreds of homes throughout the Nagqu area. Emergency response teams were deployed to the region to manage the aftermath of the disaster.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
