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Oct 23, 2026

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(261024) -- NAGQU, Oct. 24, 2026 -- A soldier from a local subcommand of the Western Theater Command of the Chinese People s Liberation Army cooks meal for local residents at a temporary resettlement site of a quake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people have been killed and 76 others are injured following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, local authorities said. The Western Theater Command of the Chinese People s Liberation Army has coordinated ground and air forces to assess the damage and carry out search-and-rescue operations. Mor
(261024) -- NAGQU, Oct. 24, 2026 -- A military health worker from a local subcommand of the Western Theater Command of the Chinese People s Liberation Army takes care of local residents at a temporary resettlement site of a quake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people have been killed and 76 others are injured following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, local authorities said. The Western Theater Command of the Chinese People s Liberation Army has coordinated ground and air forces to assess the damage and carry out search-and-rescue o
(261024) -- NAGQU, Oct. 24, 2026 -- Members of the People s Armed Police Force Xizang Corps set up a temporary tent at a quake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people have been killed and 76 others are injured following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, local authorities said. (Photo by Xinhua) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE (CN) WangxXingquan
(261024) -- NAGQU, Oct. 24, 2026 -- Members of the People s Armed Police Force Xizang Corps provide medical treatment to a villager at a quake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people have been killed and 76 others are injured following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, local authorities said. (Photo by Xinhua) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE (CN) WangxJianing
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: People are seen at a temporary resettlement site of an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on October 23, 2026. Sixteen people have been killed and 76 others are injured following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, local authorities said. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111676558457
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Villagers receive quilts at a temporary resettlement site of an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. China has allocated 50 million yuan (about 7.5 million U.S. dollars) in emergency disaster relief funds and earmarked another 30 million yuan for recovery efforts following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region. The earthquake struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, leaving 16 people dead and 54 injured. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESETTLEMENT (CN) TenzinxNyida
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- People are seen at a temporary resettlement site of an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. China has allocated 50 million yuan (about 7.5 million U.S. dollars) in emergency disaster relief funds and earmarked another 30 million yuan for recovery efforts following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region. The earthquake struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, leaving 16 people dead and 54 injured. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESETTLEMENT (CN) TenzinxNyida
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- A villager prepares to fill her kettle with hot water at a temporary resettlement site of an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. China has allocated 50 million yuan (about 7.5 million U.S. dollars) in emergency disaster relief funds and earmarked another 30 million yuan for recovery efforts following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region. The earthquake struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, leaving 16 people dead and 54 injured. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESETTLEMENT (CN) TenzinxNyida
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 () -- Staff members transfer relief supplies in Lhasa, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The Red Cross Society of China has dispatched a working team to the disaster-hit area to guide local relief efforts. It has also allocated 3,800 sets of supplies, including family relief kits, hygiene kits, heaters, tents, jackets, folding beds and quilts. () (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-RED CROSS-RELIEF SUPPLIES (CN) Xinhua
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 () -- Staff members transfer relief supplies in Lhasa, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The Red Cross Society of China has dispatched a working team to the disaster-hit area to guide local relief efforts. It has also allocated 3,800 sets of supplies, including family relief kits, hygiene kits, heaters, tents, jackets, folding beds and quilts. () (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-RED CROSS-RELIEF SUPPLIES (CN) Xinhua
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 23, 2026 shows emergency tents at an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region. Sixteen people have been killed and 76 others are injured following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake which struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, local authorities said. The Ministry of Emergency Management and authorities in Xizang have mobilized resources for rescue and relief operations. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE AND RELIEF (CN) TenzinxNyida
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 23, 2026 shows emergency forces arriving at an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region. Sixteen people have been killed and 76 others are injured following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake which struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, local authorities said. The Ministry of Emergency Management and authorities in Xizang have mobilized resources for rescue and relief operations. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE AND RELIEF (CN) TenzinxNyida
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 23, 2026 shows emergency tents at an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region. Sixteen people have been killed and 76 others are injured following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake which struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, local authorities said. The Ministry of Emergency Management and authorities in Xizang have mobilized resources for rescue and relief operations. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE AND RELIEF (CN) TenzinxNyida
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 -- A staff member of PetroChina oil station refuels a fire engine bounding for the earthquake-hit Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 65 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday, the city s earthquake relief headquarters said on Friday. The Ministry of Emergency Management and authorities in Xizang have mobilized resources for rescue and relief operations. (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE AND RELIEF (CN) JinxMeiduoji
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 23, 2026 shows emergency tents at an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region. Sixteen people were killed and 65 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday, the city s earthquake relief headquarters said on Friday. The Ministry of Emergency Management and authorities in Xizang have mobilized resources for rescue and relief operations. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE AND RELIEF (CN) PurbuxTsering
(261023) -- LHASA, Oct. 23, 2026 -- People set up tents at an earthquake-hit village in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 65 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday, the city s earthquake relief headquarters said on Friday. The Ministry of Emergency Management and authorities in Xizang have mobilized resources for rescue and relief operations. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE AND RELIEF (CN) ZhaixYongguan
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447842
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447840
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447837
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447832
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447828
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447807
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows rescuers searching through ruins with flashlight after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676447805
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows building damages following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676446096
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows building damages following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676446094
NAGQU, CHINA - OCTOBER 23: This screen grab made from the CCTV+ footage released on October 23, 2026 shows building damages following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on October 23, 2026 in Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China. At least 16 people have been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, according to Nagqu City s earthquake relief headquarters. Copyright: xVCGx 111676446092
(261023) -- BEIJING, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters arrive at an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Tents are being set up for quake-affected residents at a primary school in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. Xizang has activated a Level-II earthquake disaster emergency response, according to the regional emergency command center. (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Tents are being set up for quake-affected residents at a primary school in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. Xizang has activated a Level-II earthquake disaster emergency response, according to the regional emergency command center. (SpotNews) CHINA-XIZANG-NAGQU-EARTHQUAKE-DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief wor
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief wor
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Rescuers arrive in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief work while the regional fire and re
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief wor
(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city s emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief wor

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