# Seismic activity in Northeast India and Tibet > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seismic-activity-in-northeast-india-and-tibet > Updated: 2026-10-24T01:18:28.000Z. Sources: 284. Developments: 5. In early October 2026, Northeast India and neighboring regions experienced a series of mild to moderate earthquakes, including a 4.5 magnitude tremor in Assam. On October 22, 2026, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in the Tibet Autonomous Region at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor caused at least 16 deaths and up to 76 injuries, with significant structural damage including the collapse of 339 homes. The quake disrupted electricity, telecommunications, and railway services, while rockfalls blocked National Highway 317. On October 24, 2026, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Zadoi County in China’s Qinghai province, occurring near the previous epicenter. While this latest tremor has not yet resulted in reported casualties or new damage, the region continues to experience hundreds of aftershocks, several measuring between 4.0 and 4.9 magnitude. Relief operations continue under harsh conditions, with rescue teams facing extreme temperatures and potential snowfall. China has deployed satellites and drones to assist with emergency communications and imaging. Authorities have evacuated 12,489 residents to 35 temporary resettlement sites, and over 52,000 items of relief supplies, such as tents and cold-weather necessities, have been dispatched to support those displaced. ## Claims - 32 people were injured in the earthquake. (disputed by 32 sources) - The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. (disputed by 18 sources) - The USGS estimated the earthquake depth to be 18 kilometers. (disputed by 11 sources) - The number of injured people is reported to be as high as 76. (disputed by 4 sources) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. (corroborated by 55 sources) - The earthquake epicenter was located near Nagqu. (corroborated by 44 sources) - At least 16 people were killed in the earthquake. (corroborated by 40 sources) - More than 300 homes collapsed in the earthquake. (corroborated by 34 sources) - The earthquake occurred at approximately 22:33 local time on October 22, 2026. (corroborated by 23 sources) - 11 of the injured individuals are in serious condition. (corroborated by 21 sources) - The epicenter was located approximately 190 kilometers east-northeast of Nagqu. (corroborated by 21 sources) - The China Seismological Administration activated a Level II emergency response. (corroborated by 17 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Tibet earthquake kills 16 and injures dozens in Nagqu A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tibet's Nagqu region has killed at least 16 people and injured dozens, destroying hundreds of homes and prompting a large-scale rescue operation amid freezing weather. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/70-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-tibet-killing-16 ### 2026-10-24: Qinghai province hit by 5.3-magnitude earthquake following Tibet quake A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck China's Qinghai province on Saturday, following a deadly 7.0-magnitude quake in Tibet that killed 16 people and prompted the evacuation of over 12,000 residents. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/earthquake-strikes-chinas-qinghai-province ### 2026-10-23: China deploys rescue efforts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Xizang A 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Xizang, China, has killed 16 people and injured dozens. President Xi Jinping has ordered urgent rescue and relief efforts in the high-altitude region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-deploys-rescue-efforts-after-70-magnitude-earthquake-in-xizang ### 2026-10-22: Tibet earthquake kills at least 16 and destroys hundreds of homes A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tibet's Nagqu region has killed at least 16 people and injured dozens. Hundreds of homes collapsed, prompting a large-scale emergency rescue response. 268 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/magnitude-70-earthquake-strikes-tibet-region ### 2026-10-06: Northeast India hit by series of earthquakes, strongest in Nagaon A series of five earthquakes, including a 4.5 magnitude tremor in Nagaon, Assam, struck Northeast India and Bhutan on Tuesday, causing brief panic but no reported casualties or significant damage. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/earthquakes-strike-assam-and-manipur-in-northeast-india --- Cite as: Seismic activity in Northeast India and Tibet. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/seismic-activity-in-northeast-india-and-tibet