7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China's Western Tibet Autonomous Region; Casualties Reported

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's western Tibet autonomous region late Thursday, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and 32 injuries, according to state news agency Xinhua citing local authorities.

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Based on reporting by South China Morning Post:

According to state news agency Xinhua, which cited local authorities, a significant 7.0-magnitude earthquake impacted China’s western Tibet autonomous region late on Thursday, leading to the deaths of a minimum of 16 individuals and injuring 32 others.

Xinhua reported that over 300 residences collapsed as a consequence of the earthquake, which occurred on Thursday at 10:33 pm. Officials were still assessing the extent of the damage, and efforts for disaster relief were continuing, Xinhua stated.

The United States Geological Survey indicated that the earthquake's epicenter was located in a mountainous area about 190km (120 miles) east-northeast of Nagqu and 390km northeast of the regional capital Lhasa, the US Geological Survey said. The quake registered at a shallow depth of 10km (6 miles) within Maru township in Baqen county.

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