Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China’s Tibet region
The disaster struck Nagqu, a city north of Tibet’s capital, Lhasa, which is some 4,800 meters (5,249 yards) above sea level on October 22, 2026.
According to The Hindu, the disaster struck Nagqu, a city north of Tibet’s capital, Lhasa, which is some 4,800 meters (5,249 yards) above sea level on October 22, 2026.
This world story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include China’s Tibet, Nagqu and Lhasa.
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