China, earthquake

Oct 23, 2026

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(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 -- A staff member of PetroChina oil station refuels a fire engine bounding for the earthquake-hit Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 65 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday, the city s earthquake relief headquarters said on Friday. The Ministry of Emergency Management and authorities in Xizang have mobilized resources for rescue and relief operations. (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE AND RELIEF (CN) JinxMeiduoji
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 23, 2026 shows emergency tents at an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region. Sixteen people were killed and 65 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday, the city s earthquake relief headquarters said on Friday. The Ministry of Emergency Management and authorities in Xizang have mobilized resources for rescue and relief operations. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE AND RELIEF (CN) PurbuxTsering
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 -- People set up tents at an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 65 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday, the city s earthquake relief headquarters said on Friday. The Ministry of Emergency Management and authorities in Xizang have mobilized resources for rescue and relief operations. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE AND RELIEF (CN) ZhaixYongguan
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447842
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447840
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447837
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447832
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447828
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447807
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447805
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows building damages following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676446096
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows building damages following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676446094
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows building damages following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676446092
(261023) -- BEIJING, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters arrive at an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Tents are being set up for quake-affected residents at a primary school in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. Xizang has activated a Level-II earthquake disaster emergency response, according to the regional emergency command center. (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Tents are being set up for quake-affected residents at a primary school in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. Xizang has activated a Level-II earthquake disaster emergency response, according to the regional emergency command center. (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief wor
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief wor
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Rescuers arrive in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief work while the regional fire and re
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief wor
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief wor

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