7.0-magnitude earthquake hits China’s Tibet, atleast 16 killed, 46 injured- watch
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County in China's Tibet region, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 46 injuries. Relief operations are underway with authorities distributing emergency supplies to the sparsely populated area.
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At least 16 people were killed and 46 others injured after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, in China’s Xizang region, at 10:33 pm on Thursday.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occured with its epicentre about 191 kilometres east-north-east of Nagqu. The area is sparsely populated and lies at a high altitude in northern Tibet.
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