Magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16 people
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's northern region of Nagqu on Thursday evening, resulting in at least 16 fatalities, 46 injuries, and the collapse of over 300 homes, according to official media reports. Rescue operations are ongoing, with more than 1,600 people mobilized for the effort. Supplies, including 1,000 prefabricated homes, around 3,000 tents, and winter clothing, have been delivered to the affected area.
China's Xinhua news agency reported intermittent communication disruptions, while railway authorities have halted trains through the region. Rockslides have led to the closure of a segment of National Highway 317, restricting access to emergency and support vehicles. The quake, which occurred at 10:33 p.m. local time, was centered 191 kilometers (119 miles) east-northeast of Nagqu in a remote, high-altitude region of northern Tibet.
It had a depth of 18 kilometers (11 miles), making it the most significant earthquake in the area in the past five years, as stated by CCTV.
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