The facts
China’s earthquake agency put the magnitude at 7.0 and depth at 10 km. It dated the quake to 22:33 Beijing time on 22 October, or 14:33 UTC. [1]
At the 23 October briefing, officials reported homes collapsed or damaged in 339 households. The casualty balance was as of 15:00 local time that day. [2]
Xinhua’s account of the briefing said 18 resettlement sites had been established and more than 5,000 rescue personnel deployed. [2]
An official intensity map released on 26 October identified a maximum intensity of IX and about 25 km of surface rupture. Intensity describes local shaking effects and is distinct from magnitude. [1]
Still unconfirmed
- A later reconciled casualty total and current resettlement status were not established in the checked sources.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 06:13 UTC.
A catch-up of the 22 October event, incorporating the 26 October official intensity assessment. Medical, evacuation and damage figures retain their 23 October cutoff; independent reporters did not verify every casualty.
- 西藏巴青7.0级地震烈度图发布
China Earthquake Administration via Ministry of Emergency Management · Primary source · 26 Oct 2026
- 西藏巴青7.0级地震已造成16人遇难、76人受伤
Xinhua · Reporting · 23 Oct 2026
State news agency’s report from the Nagqu government briefing.
- China orders ‘all-out’ rescue after Tibet quake kills 16
Agence France-Presse via CNA · Reporting · 23 Oct 2026
AFP is separate from Xinhua; access restrictions mean both reports rely on Chinese authorities for official totals.