7-Magnitude Earthquake in Baqing County, Tibet; Immigration Department Has Not Received Requests for Assistance from Hongkongers
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On 23 October 2026, a 7-magnitude earthquake struck Baqing County in Nagqu City, Tibet, causing casualties and collapsed or damaged houses. The Hong Kong Immigration Department said it had so far not received any requests for assistance from Hongkongers, and had sought information through the Chengdu Economic and Trade Office and the Travel Industry Authority. It reminded Hongkongers abroad that they can call the 24-hour assistance hotline 1868, or use channels such as the Immigration Department mobile application to seek help. Reports so far mention only that the earthquake caused casualties and damage to houses, without disclosing the specific number of casualties, the affected area or rescue progress; the Immigration Department has also not announced whether any Hongkongers were affected. The latest development is that the Immigration Department is continuing to follow up and has urged Hongkongers to seek help if necessary.
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A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Baqing County in Nagqu City, Tibet, causing casualties and collapsed or damaged houses. The Immigration Department said it has so far not received any requests for assistance from Hong Kong residents. The department has learned about the situation through the Chengdu Economic and Trade Office and the Travel Industry Authority, and reminded Hong Kong residents abroad that they can call the 24-hour assistance hotline 1868 or use channels such as the Immigration Department mobile application to seek help.
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