Magnitude-7 earthquake hits China’s Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck a sparsely populated area of northern Tibet, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 54 injuries. Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to clear debris and provide emergency supplies to those affected by the collapse of hundreds of homes.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the ongoing vulnerability of high-altitude regions to seismic activity and the logistical challenges of emergency response in remote areas.
Rescuers use a torch while searching through building ruins in Nagqu city after a 7.0-magnitude quake hit the northern Tibet region of China on Thursday night. Rescuers use a torch while searching through building ruins in Nagqu city after a 7.0-magnitude quake hit the northern Tibet region of China on Thursday night. Tibet Magnitude-7 earthquake hits China’s Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes Search and rescue efforts under way after quake strikes region’s north, officials say, while at least seven aftershocks recorded
Prefer the Guardian on Google A magnitude-7 earthquake has hit China’s Tibet region, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said.
Search and rescue efforts continued after the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials.
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