Strong earthquake in Tibet

A strong earthquake struck northern Tibet at 10:33 local time, with its epicenter in Nagqu prefecture, about 400 kilometers from Lhasa. The quake, recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers, is noted as the strongest in China since 2024, though no damage or casualties have been reported yet. Historical context includes a devastating 2010 earthquake in Yushu, Qinghai, which resulted in nearly 2,700 deaths, and a catastrophic flood in 2026 caused by a glacier collapse, leading to at least 1,455 fatalities. Recovery efforts in Tibet are ongoing, with significant costs anticipated for infrastructure rebuilding.