Tibet 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake: No Hongkongers Reported Seeking Help
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Nyemo County in Tibet, causing casualties and building damage. Hong Kong's Immigration Department said it has received no requests for assistance from Hongkongers and is monitoring the situation via its Chengdu office and the tourism regulator.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Nyemo County in Tibet's Nyingchi Prefecture on 23 October 2026, causing casualties and damage to buildings, according to state media. The Hong Kong Immigration Department said it had so far received no requests for assistance from Hongkongers.
The department said that after learning of the incident, it immediately contacted the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Chengdu Economic and Trade Office and the Travel Industry Authority to assess the situation. It said it would maintain close contact and continue to monitor developments.
The Immigration Department reminded Hong Kong residents who may require assistance while in the affected area to contact the 24-hour helpline of its Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Outside Hong Kong Unit on (852) 1868. Other contact methods include using the department's mobile application to call the 1868 helpline via a data network or using the 1868 chatbot; sending a message to the 1868 WhatsApp helpline or the 1868 WeChat helpline; or submitting an online assistance form.
The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre. Rescue efforts are under way, and authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage.