Nature & Environment

Wildlife, climate, conservation and our planet.

• Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Causing Fatalities and Injuries A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Tibet region of China on Thursday, October 22, 2026, resulting in at least 16 confirmed fatalities and 54 injuries. The quake's epicenter was in a sparsely populated, high-altitude area, and rescue efforts are underway.