Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China's Tibet region
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 7 hit Nagqu city in Tibet, China, killing at least 16 people and injuring 54. Rescuers are working in difficult conditions to find survivors and provide aid as aftershocks and rockslides continue to pose risks.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck Nagqu, north of Tibet’s capital Lhasa, at about 10:33 p.m. local time on Thursday.
- At least 339 homes collapsed, and many more buildings are at risk of collapsing due to aftershocks.
- Rescue teams have searched all households and villages in the affected area, with over 5,000 people involved.
- Emergency supplies like tents, prefab houses, bedding, flashlights, and winter clothing have been sent to the region.
- The quake’s epicenter was located 191 kilometers east-northeast of Nagqu, at a depth of 18 kilometers.
- There have been at least seven aftershocks ranging from magnitude 4.3 to 5.2.
- Communication was disrupted in some areas, and transportation like trains and parts of a national highway were halted for safety.
- Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for full rescue and medical efforts, highlighting the seriousness of the disaster.
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