A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck a remote mountainous area in Tibet late Thursday night, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 46 injuries. According to reports from state media outlets Xinhua and CCTV, the seismic event occurred at 10:33 pm, approximately 190 kilometres from Nagqu. The impact caused significant structural damage, with over 300 homes reported as collapsed or severely compromised. Emergency response teams are currently conducting relief operations and assessing the full extent of the destruction. Footage broadcast by state television captured the moment the tremor hit, showing items falling from store shelves and individuals fleeing buildings. The United States Geological Survey identified the epicentre as being located in a sparsely populated region northeast of Lhasa. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as rescue efforts remain underway in the affected area.
Source : Hong Kong Free Press
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