The strongest in the last five years. An earthquake in Tibet has claimed at least 16 lives.

A powerful earthquake struck Tibet, registering a magnitude of 7, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and 32 injuries, with hundreds of homes destroyed in Nagqu Prefecture. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities reporting that 339 houses collapsed and 11 injured individuals are in critical condition. This earthquake, the strongest in the region in five years, occurred at 10:33 PM local time, with its epicenter located approximately 190 kilometers northeast of Nagqu. Earthquakes are common in this area, with a previous quake in January 2022 causing significant casualties.