Strong earthquake kill*s 16 in China’s remote Tibet region
Summary
At least 16 people were killed and 32 injured when a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region, collapsing more than 300 houses. Authorities activated a Level II emergency response as rescue and damage assessment operations continued.
Key Points
- At least 16 people were killed and 32 others injured in a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region.
- More than 300 houses collapsed, and officials said damage assessments and disaster relief operations were underway.
- The epicentre was in Maru township in Baqen county, about 190 kilometres east-northeast of Nagqu and 390 kilometres northeast of Lhasa.
- Power and telecommunications services were disrupted in the county seat, while local authorities activated a Level II emergency response.
