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Magnitude 7 quake in northern Tibet kills 16, disrupts transport and power
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Baqên County in Tibet’s Nagqu region on October 22, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens. The quake caused widespread structural damage, severed power and communications, and halted rail and highway traffic. Rescue operations are ongoing amid expected snowfall, with authorities deploying thousands of personnel and supplies to the high-altitude area.
