In brief
A powerful seven‑meter earthquake struck Baqên County in the Nagqu region of Tibet, killing at least 16 people and injuring 32 more. More than 300 homes collapsed and power was largely cut. Rockfalls blocked key roads, complicating rescue efforts. This disaster follows the devastating floods and landslides that hit Tibet and Nepal last month. Emergency crews are working around the clock to find survivors and rebuild.
A 7‑magnitude earthquake hit Baqên County in Tibet’s Nagqu region on Thursday night, sparking a chain reaction of destruction and loss. Chinese state media report that the tremor killed at least 16 people and left 32 injured.
The quake struck 400km northeast of Lhasa, the capital, knocking over roughly 300 homes and slamming power lines to the ground. Roads were blocked by rockfalls, making it harder for rescue teams to reach the hardest hit villages.
Emergency crews are racing to pull survivors out of rubble, while the region’s emergency management bureau declared a full‑scale emergency. Firefighters and volunteers are on the ground, helping residents recover from the shock.
This tragedy follows the devastating portal‑us glaciers that collapsed last month, sending floods and landslides that killed around 1,400 people in Tibet and Nepal. Many remain missing as authorities scramble to manage the worst natural disasters in recent history.
