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The powerful earthquake has killed 16 people and wounded 32 so far, local medics reported.
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2026 Tibet earthquake
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A magnitude-7.0 earthquake has struck China's Tibet region near the northern city of Nagqu, killing at least 16 people, injuring dozens and collapsing hundreds of homes and livestock sheds, with search-and-rescue efforts continuing and aftershocks recorded.
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Al Jazeera
Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 people in China’s Tibet, Xinhua reports
The powerful earthquake has killed 16 people and wounded 32 so far, local medics reported.
NYTimes – World NYT
Powerful Earthquake in Tibet Kills at Least 16
Dozens were injured and more than 300 homes were toppled by the 7.0-magnitude quake, which sent residents fleeing into the cold night air, state media said.
DW
Tibet earthquake kills at least 16 people, injures dozens: state media
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News24
Casualties reported after 7.0 quake strikes China's Tibet - state media
A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Tibet region late on Thursday, and casualties have been reported, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities.
