A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet late Thursday, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54, and destroying hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu. The quake occurred at 10:33pm local time, with its epicenter about 190km east-northeast of Nagqu in a sparsely populated, high-altitude area.
Key Takeaways
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet late Thursday, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more. The quake destroyed hundreds of homes in the sparsely populated city of Nagqu.
- Magnitude-7 earthquake hits northern Tibet, epicenter near Nagqu
- At least 16 dead, 54 injured according to Chinese state media
- More than 300 homes and livestock sheds collapsed
- Rescue efforts ongoing with over 1,600 personnel deployed
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High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | 16 people killed | |
| Injury Count | Broad Agreement | 54 people injured | |
| Earthquake Depth | Broad Agreement | 11 miles deep | |
| Aftershocks | Broad Agreement | At least seven aftershocks recorded |
Death Toll
Broad Agreement16 people killed
Injury Count
Broad Agreement54 people injured
Earthquake Depth
Broad Agreement11 miles deep
Aftershocks
Broad AgreementAt least seven aftershocks recorded
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The temblor was the largest to hit the region in five years. Search and rescue efforts continued as at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds collapsed. Over 1,600 people from local counties were deployed for rescue operations, while supplies including prefabricated housing units, tents, folding beds, torches, and winter clothing were sent to the region.
The US Geological Survey recorded at least seven aftershocks with magnitudes between 4.3 and 5.2. Videos posted by China's national broadcaster CCTV showed workers running out of restaurants and objects falling off shelves when the quake struck. Communication in some areas was down, and local railway authorities took emergency actions to stop trains passing through the region.
More than 300 police officers were dispatched for relief work, while regional fire and rescue services sent almost 350 personnel to the affected areas. The earthquake caused rockfalls, forcing local authorities to close a section of national highway 317. Intermittent snow was expected in the region over the next three days.
Tibet is seismically active and has experienced several significant earthquakes in recent years. In January 2025, at least 126 people were killed in an earthquake in Tibet's rural Tingri county. The region also faced catastrophic flash flooding on the border of Tibet and Nepal less than two months ago.
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