Tibet's Naqu 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake: Four-Level Response and Relief Supplies Arriving

At 10:33 PM on October 22, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Baxing County in Nqu City, Tibet, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 54 injuries, making it the largest earthquake in China this year. Promptly following the quake, a four-level emergency response system was activated, with relief supplies being rapidly dispatched. By 7 AM on the 23rd, various supplies such as prefabricated houses, tents, and collapsible beds had arrived at the affected areas.

On October 22 at 10:33 PM, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Baxing County in Nqu City, Tibet, with a depth of 10 km, making it the largest earthquake in China this year. At least 16 people were killed and 54 were injured, with 11 sustaining serious injuries and 43 receiving minor injuries.

Damage to Housing

Statistically, 339 households were affected by damage to their homes, with 164 needing immediate relocation. In response to the disaster, a four-level emergency response system was immediately activated, with personnel and supplies being dispatched to the affected areas.

Various Relief Supplies Arrive

By 4:30 AM on October 23, a variety of relief supplies had been delivered to the affected areas, including: 1,000 sets of prefabricated houses, 3,239 tents, 2,821 collapsible beds, 4,280 quilts, 200 stoves, 100 mattresses, 2,000 sets of cotton jackets and pants, 1,760 military overcoats, 4 generators, 1,000 hand-crank solar-powered two-way lamps, and 1,000 portable headband flashlights, as well as 694 Tibetan robes.