At least 16 dead when powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes in Tibet, local officials say
Reported by CBS News
Deaths and injuries reported
Local officials reported that the earthquake killed at least 16 people and wounded 32. Xinhua conveyed the figures, citing Agence France-Presse’s account of the officials’ report. The quake hit China’s Tibet region on Thursday evening local time. The initial account described the death toll as more than a dozen.
Hundreds of homes collapse
More than 300 homes collapsed during the earthquake, Xinhua reported. The reported damage adds to the toll of deaths and injuries in the region.
Reports give different depths
The USGS placed the earthquake’s depth at 11 miles. Xinhua, citing the China Earthquake Networks Center, reported a depth of 6.2 miles. The two sources therefore gave different measurements for how deep the quake occurred. Both reported a magnitude of 7.0.
Key points
- Local officials reported at least 16 deaths and 32 injuries.
- Xinhua reported that more than 300 homes collapsed.
- The USGS estimated a depth of 11 miles; China’s Earthquake Networks Center gave 6.2 miles.