Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the People’s Republic of China following a powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck the northern Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region, leaving 16 people dead and several dozen injured.
In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu, the Nepali government extended its deepest sympathy to China and offered heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the disaster.
“The Government of Nepal expresses its profound sorrow over the devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck the northern part of the Xizang Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China on 22 October 2026, resulting in the deaths of 16 people, injuries to several dozen others, and extensive damage to property and infrastructure,” the Ministry stated.
The Ministry wished a speedy recovery to all those injured and expressed solidarity with affected communities undergoing rescue and relief efforts.
“Nepal stands in solidarity with China during this difficult time and extends its sincere wishes for a swift response and the early recovery and rehabilitation of the affected families and communities,” the press release added.
The major tremor struck Baqen County in Xizang’s Nagqu City late Thursday night, damaging property and local infrastructure across the high-altitude region. Emergency teams and rescue operations remain deployed in the affected zone to assist displaced residents and carry out rehabilitation work.
