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Magnitude 7.0 Strikes Tibet, Devastating Towns
23 Oct
Summary
- A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday evening.
- At least 16 people were killed and 32 injured in the powerful tremor.
- More than 300 homes were destroyed, leaving hundreds homeless.
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, causing significant destruction and loss of life. Local officials reported that at least 16 individuals perished and 32 were wounded by the powerful tremor.
The earthquake's epicenter was located 119 miles east-northeast of Nagqu, in a high-altitude and sparsely populated area of northern Tibet. The seismic event led to the collapse of more than 300 homes, displacing hundreds of residents.
This is the most significant earthquake to hit the region in the last five years, according to China's national broadcaster CCTV. The event follows devastating flash flooding in a neighboring border region of Nepal and Tibet less than two months prior.
