Deadly 7.0 Earthquake Hits Xizang
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Drachen County in Nagchu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, late on October 22, 2026, leaving casualties and widespread damage. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered all-out search and rescue operations, urgent medical treatment for the injured, and efforts to minimize further loss of life.
According to reports published on October 23–24, at least 16 people were killed, dozens were injured, and hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed. Emergency response teams have been deployed to search for survivors, deliver essential supplies, restore…
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