The Tibet region was hit by a violent earthquake this Tuesday morning. Chinese authorities report a provisional toll of 32 dead and many buildings collapsed.
A devastating shock
And earthquake of magnitude 6.8 according to Chinese authorities, and 7.1 according to the USGS, shook the region of Tibetin southwest China, early this Tuesday morning. The provisional toll shows at least 32 deaths, according to the press agency Xinhua. This earthquake, whose epicenter was located near the canton of Dingri, also caused significant material damage. “Many buildings collapsed near the epicenter.”
Repercussions beyond borders
Several teams were deployed to assess losses and organize relief. Residents of the region are in shock. Furthermore, the shaking were felt as far as Kathmandu, Nepalwhere local authorities are still verifying the extent of the damage. In the northeast, the intensity of earthquake woke up the population, but no major damage has been reported so far.
THE earthquakes are common in this region, but this one is exceptional in its intensity. The Chinese authorities are mobilizing to assess the damage and come to the aid of the victims. Coordination efforts are also underway in Nepal.
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