Tibet Earthquake Kills 16, Injures Dozens, Strongest in 5 Years

A magnitude‑7 earthquake struck the Tibetan Autonomous Region of southwestern China, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens, state media reported on Saturday.

Chinese state television said the tremor was the strongest to hit the remote Himalayan area in the past five years, underscoring the region’s seismic vulnerability.

Rescue teams were dispatched to the affected villages, and authorities began assessing damage to homes and infrastructure while providing emergency assistance to survivors.