A powerful earthquake struck the Tibet region, resulting in significant loss of life and property damage. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.0, occurred in a sparsely populated area of northern Tibet.
What happened
The earthquake's epicenter was located 119 miles east-northeast of Nagqu, at a depth of approximately 11 miles. At least 16 people were killed, and 54 others were injured, with 11 of the injured in serious condition. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, with at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds collapsing.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with over 1,600 people from the local county deployed to assist. Supplies, including prefabricated housing units, tents, and winter clothing, have arrived in the region to support the affected communities. This earthquake is the largest to hit the region in the last five years, according to China's national broadcaster CCTV.
