At least two injured in 7.0-magnitude earthquake in northern Tibet
A 7.0-magnitude quake hit near Nagqu today; aftershocks of magnitude 3–4 and rescue teams were reported.
At least two people were injured after a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter scale struck the Tibet Autonomous Region, Chinese authorities reported today.
Details from the epicenter and response
The Chinese Seismological Center located the epicenter in a northern district of Tibet near the city of Nagqu, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was about 400 kilometers from Lhasa, the region's administrative center.
Following the main shock, a series of aftershocks were recorded with magnitudes between 3 and 4. Emergency services in state media said firefighters and rescue teams have been dispatched toward the affected area.
Local officials have so far reported at least two injured, while assessments of structural damage and the full humanitarian impact are ongoing as teams move into the field.
Seismic monitoring agencies continue to track activity in the area and warn residents to expect further tremors. Authorities have not released additional casualty figures or detailed damage estimates.
Photo: press material from the event
