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Strong Earthquake Strikes Tibet Autonomous Region in China

Masella Voice Team
Oct 22, 2026 1 min read
Strong Earthquake Strikes Tibet Autonomous Region in China

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre recorded an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale in the Tibet Autonomous Region in western China. The earthquake occurred at 14:33 local time, equivalent to 17:33 Moscow time, with its epicenter located 201 kilometers northeast of Nagqu city, which has a population of approximately 30,000. The quake's focus was determined to be 35 kilometers deep underground. So far, there have been no reports of injuries or material damage resulting from this seismic event.

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