Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 people in China’s Tibet, Xinhua reports
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7 struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others. The quake caused damage to houses near the epicenter, and emergency response teams were activated to help the affected area.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred at 10:33 pm local time on Thursday.
- It had a magnitude of 7, making it a major earthquake.
- Sixteen people died, and 32 were injured, with 11 seriously hurt.
- The epicenter was in a mountainous area about 190 km from Nagqu City and 390 km from Lhasa.
- Local villages near the epicenter showed damage, including cracks in houses.
- Residents were seen leaving their homes and staying outside or in cars for safety.
- This earthquake is the strongest in China since January 2024.
- A level-II emergency disaster response was started in the region.
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