32 dead, 38 injured in 6.8-magnitude quake in Xizang

January 07, 2025 - 11:56

The epicentre was monitored at 28.5 degrees north latitude and 87.45 degrees east longitude.

Map showing shake intensity in the region of Tibet and Nepal affected by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday.—AFP/VNA Photo

LHASA — Thirty-two people have been confirmed dead and 38 injured during the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the city of Xigaze in Xizang Autonomous Region at 9:05 am Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to regional disaster relief headquarters.

The epicentre was monitored at 28.5 degrees north latitude and 87.45 degrees east longitude.

The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, according to a report issued by the China Earthquake Networks Centre. — XINHUA

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