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Tibet Quake: 7.0 Tremors Shake Remote Plateau
22 Oct
Summary
- A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck a remote area of northern Tibet.
- The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, increasing surface shaking.
- No injuries or damage have been reported from the sparsely populated region.
A significant magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolted a remote stretch of the Tibet Plateau late on Thursday. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the seismic event, noting its epicenter was approximately 114 miles east-northeast of Nagqu in China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, a factor that typically amplifies ground shaking experienced at the surface. The USGS flagged a potential landslide hazard in the steep terrain characteristic of the Tibetan Plateau. While significant casualties and damage were indicated as possible, the extremely sparse population of the affected area likely limited the impact.
As of early reports, no injuries or confirmed damage had been reported following the tremor. This region is known for its seismic activity due to the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Aftershocks are expected in the hours and days following the main event.
