Magnitude-7 earthquake strikes Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes
Source Summary
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Nagqu in northern Tibet, killing at least 16 people and injuring 54, according to official media. The quake collapsed at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, with at least seven aftershocks recorded. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the region.
Why it matters
Major earthquakes causing significant casualties and infrastructure damage are major natural disasters with immediate humanitarian consequences and regional impact.
