At least 16 dead in Tibet quake
BEIJING: A strong earthquake killed at least 16 people and injured 46 in China’s remote Tibet region, state media said, citing local authorities. More than 300 houses collapsed in the 7.0 magnitude quake, which struck on Thursday at 10:33 pm (1433 GMT). Officials were still evaluating the damage, and disaster relief work was ongoing, state news agency Xinhua said. China Central Television (CCTV)…
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet, China, on Thursday evening, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and 46 injuries, according to state media. The magnitude-7.0 tremor occurred at 10:33 pm local time, causing significant devastation, with more than 300 houses collapsing. Videos captured by China Central Television (CCTV) showed people running from buildings and objects falling from shelves.
The earthquake's epicenter was situated in a mountainous region approximately 190 kilometers east-northeast of Nagqu and 390 kilometers northeast of Lhasa, the regional capital. The shallow depth of the quake, around 10 kilometers, amplified its impact. A level-III earthquake disaster emergency response was initiated in the affected area.
Over 300 police officers were deployed for relief efforts, and the regional fire and rescue corps mobilized 347 personnel to the disaster zone. Rescue workers navigated through damaged buildings and carried individuals, while soldiers prepared to be deployed. Despite the destruction, relief operations were ongoing, with officials still assessing the full extent of the damage.
China has experienced several earthquakes in recent years, including a 2025 event in Tibet's Tingri county that killed 126 people and a 2023 tremor in Gansu province that claimed at least 127 lives.
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