Panah Press | Thursday, October 22, 2026
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Nagqu region of northern Tibet at 10:33:39 p.m. local time in China.
According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey estimated its depth at around 18 kilometers. However, both agencies reported the earthquake’s magnitude as 7.0.
The epicenter was located in a mountainous and relatively sparsely populated area. The event occurred as areas near the epicenter experienced strong shaking.
At the time the initial reports were published, no confirmed information about casualties or financial losses had been released, and the extent of the earthquake’s potential impact remained unclear.
Sources: Reuters and The Associated Press
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