Magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet kills 16 as rescue work continues
At least 16 people have been killed and 32 others injured after a magnitude 7 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday night, according to state media citing local authorities. The quake hit around 10:33 p.m. local time near Nagqu, in a mountainous area of northern Tibet, and emergency response work is continuing. Officials said the tremor caused significant damage in nearby communities, with rescue teams still assessing the full impact.State media reported that 11 of the injured were in serious condition, while 21 had minor injuries. At least 339 homes collapsed, according to the Nagqu media office, which cited... [Continue Reading]
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