Updated Oct. 23, 2026: The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 7 earthquake east-northeast of Nagqu at a depth of 18 kilometers. Chinese authorities reported 16 deaths, 54 injuries and the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds. The Associated Press, citing Xinhua, reports that communications remain down in some affected areas and rockfalls have closed a section of National Highway 317 to regular traffic; emergency, rescue and official support vehicles are being allowed through. The USGS has recorded at least seven aftershocks between magnitude 4.3 and 5.2. Casualty and damage figures are from Chinese official reporting and may change. Sources: USGS event record: earthquake.usgs.gov source ↗ ; Associated Press: apnews.com source ↗ ; Xinhua local update: xinhuanet.com source ↗