In China, a magnitude 7 earthquake strikes the Tibet region

A 7 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet, China, on Thursday evening, with no immediate reports of casualties. The quake occurred at 10:33 PM local time, approximately 190 kilometers east-northeast of Nagchu and 390 kilometers northeast of Lhasa. Earthquakes are common in this region, with a notable 6.8 magnitude quake in January 2025 causing at least 126 deaths in Tingri, near the Sino-Nepalese border.