Nagqu is the regional prefecture-level city in northern Tibet. It is currently in the news as Tibet suffers a 7.0 earthquake that killed at least 16 and injured dozens, with extensive housing collapse.
A strong earthquake has struck northern Tibet on Thursday night, with its epicentre in Baqên (Baqen) county east-northeast of Nagqu. Officials have reported more than 300 homes collapsed, dozens injured and major transport and communications disruptions. Rescue teams and supplies have been deployed and intermittent snow is expected over the next three days.