Magnitude-7 earthquake kills 16 in Tibet, China's strongest since 2024
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet's Nagqu region, killing 16 people and destroying at least 339 homes.
A powerful earthquake struck northern Tibet just after 10pm Thursday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was in Nagqu, a sparsely populated high-altitude county about 400 kilometres from Lhasa.
At least 16 people died and 32 were injured, with 11 in serious condition. The quake destroyed at least 339 homes, forcing families to seek shelter outside and in their cars.
One resident reported being woken by the strong quake and hearing the house squeaking in the tremor. Search and rescue crews built emergency tents for displaced people.
This is China's strongest earthquake since January 2024.
- 7
- Magnitude
- 16
- Deaths
- 339
- Homes destroyed
- 10 kilometres
- Depth
Why it mattersMajor earthquakes in remote regions still cause significant casualties and homelessness, and this one shows the ongoing risk across the Tibetan plateau.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though Australia maintains humanitarian links with China and may contribute to recovery efforts.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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