### [2026-10-22](/feed/2026/10/22/index.md)

##### 2026 Tibet earthquake
# A w 7.0 earthquake strikes Tibet, with an epicenter in Nagqu, killing 16 people and wounding 32 more. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/magnitude-7-earthquake-kills-16-people-in-chinas-tibet-xinhua-reports)

### Changes:

1. A w 7.0 earthquake strikes Tibet, with an epicenter in the city of Nagqu.  _2026-10-22 18:16:46 (First version)_
2. A w 7.0 earthquake strikes Tibet, with an epicenter in Nagqu.  _2026-10-22 22:16:55 (Update)_
2. A w 7.0 earthquake strikes Tibet, with an epicenter in Nagqu, killing 16 people and wounding 32 more.  _(Current version)_

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