https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/powerful-earthquake-in-tibet-s-nagqu-area-leaves-16-deadContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/powerful-earthquake-in-tibet-s-nagqu-area-leaves-16-deadhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/powerful-earthquake-in-tibet-s-nagqu-area-leaves-16-dead#u155826Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:11:33 +0000A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Nagqu area in China's Tibet region late Thursday, October 22, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens. The disaster collapsed hundreds of homes in a mountainous, sparsely populated area, sending panicked residents scrambling into the streets. Rescue teams are actively pulling survivors from the rubble. State media reported that this event marks the largest earthquake in the region over the past five years. Officials continue to assess the full scale of structural damage and casualties as emergency response efforts proceed.Why it matter