- A magnitude-7 earthquake in Xizang’s Baqên County killed at least 16 people and injured 32 others on Thursday night.
- Preliminary reports indicate more than 300 houses have collapsed, with 11 of the injured victims currently in critical condition.
- Over 600 police and fire personnel have been deployed to the affected region to conduct rescue and relief operations.
- Local authorities are intensifying emergency response efforts while continuing to assess the full extent of casualties and property damage.
Kathmandu, Nepal: At least 16 people were killed and 32 others injured after a magnitude-7 earthquake struck the Xizang Autonomous Region (Tibet) in southwestern China on Thursday night, state media reported.
The earthquake hit Baqên County in Nagqu City at 10:33 p.m. local time, according to the municipal emergency management bureau and the Xinhua News Agency.
Of the 32 injured, 11 remain in critical condition, while 21 sustained minor injuries. Preliminary reports indicate that more than 300 homes collapsed within hours of the quake.
Emergency response efforts have been rapidly intensified across the affected areas. Over 300 police officers and 347 fire and rescue personnel have been deployed to lead search, rescue, and relief operations.
Local authorities continue to gather information on casualties and property damage as rescue workers clear debris in search of survivors.
