Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Leaving at Least 16 Dead and Dozens Injured
A powerful tremor destroyed hundreds of homes in a remote region of southwestern China, leaving at least 32 people injured.
At least 16 people were killed and 32 injured when a magnitude 7 earthquake struck China's Tibet region, The Jerusalem Post and Greek newspaper Ta Nea reported.
According to the reports, the epicenter was located in Nagqu prefecture at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The force of the tremor caused more than 300 homes in the area to collapse.
China's state news agency Xinhua reported that among the injured, 11 are in serious condition and 21 sustained minor injuries. Emergency and rescue personnel are operating at the scene, and further details regarding the full extent of the damage have not yet been released.
Sources: Jerusalem Post — front page, Ta Nea, Seznam Zprávy, France 24
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