Magnitude‑7 earthquake in China: Dozens dead and injured
In the magnitude‑7 earthquake that struck China's Tibet Autonomous Region, 16 people lost their lives and 65 were injured. Of those injured, 11 were reported to be in serious condition, while more than 12,000 people were evacuated to safer areas.
The earthquake that struck Baqen district, which belongs to the city of Nagqu in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, on Thursday night caused extensive damage in the area.
China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) announced the earthquake's magnitude as 7.
Thousands of people were evacuated.
After the earthquake, 12,489 people were relocated to safe areas.
Prefabricated houses, tents, beds, quilts, stoves, and clothing were sent to the region to meet shelter and emergency needs.
While search and rescue and aid operations continue, officials are also conducting damage assessment work.
A deadly earthquake had also struck the region earlier.
In Tingri district, part of Shigatse in Tibet, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck in January 2025 had killed 120 people.
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