TIBET, October 23 (ANI) — At least 16 people have died and 32 others have been injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter was located 183 kilometers east-northeast of Nagqu city in Tibet.
Xinhua reported that more than 300 houses had collapsed in the affected region, while the full extent of the damage was still being assessed. Rescue teams have been dispatched to the affected areas to conduct relief and rescue operations.
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that railway authorities had suspended train services through the earthquake-hit areas.
The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said on X that the earthquake occurred at 8:03:43 p.m. IST at a depth of 173 kilometers, with its epicenter at latitude 32.368° N and longitude 93.853° E.
According to Xinhua’s latest report, published Friday, 11 of the 32 injured people were in serious condition, while 21 sustained minor injuries as of 2:25 a.m. local time. More than 300 houses had collapsed in the affected region.
The regional emergency command center in Xizang activated a Level II emergency response to expedite rescue and relief operations in the affected areas.
Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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