Number of injured rises to 76 after deadly earthquake in Tibet
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a magnitude-7 earthquake left 16 people dead in China's Tibet.
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck China's southwestern region of Tibet on Thursday, resulting in 76 injured and 16 deaths. The epicenter was in the high-altitude city of Nagqu. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with search teams combing through homes and villages, despite challenging geography and cold temperatures. At least 339 homes collapsed, and authorities are concerned about aftershocks and rockslides.
Over 12,000 residents were evacuated, and additional shelters are being constructed. China's national broadcaster CCTV reported on the destruction, showing collapsed houses and shattered stone walls in Nagqu. The US Geological Survey recorded seven aftershocks ranging from 4.3 to 5.2 in magnitude, all with a depth of 10km. Communication was down in some areas, and local train services were halted.
The earthquake also caused rockfalls, leading to the closure of a section of National Highway 317. Supplies, including prefabricated housing units, tents, and winter clothing, have been airlifted to the region. President Xi Jinping has called for all-out efforts in rescue and medical relief operations.
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