A strong earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China caused destruction and at least nine deaths, China Central Television reported.
As specified, the exact number of victims has not yet been established. Local authorities have mobilized resources to carry out search and rescue operations. The population is being evacuated due to the risk of new tremors.
The US Geological Survey reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has struck Tibet on the border with Nepal. Its epicenter is located 163 km southwest of the city of Shigatse with a population of about 80 thousand people, the source is at a depth of 10 km.