A powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake rocked Dingri County in Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 32 dead and 38 injured. The quake struck at 9:05 a.m. Beijing Time, collapsing buildings near the epicenter and sending shockwaves as far as Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu – 400 km away. 📉
Social media footage shows shattered rooftops and debris-lined streets, with rescue teams racing against time. China’s State Council has activated a Level-3 emergency response, while a 50-member team from the PLA Western Theater Command is leading on-ground operations. 🚑🇨🇳
President Xi Jinping has called for ‘all-out efforts’ to save lives, state media reported. Meanwhile, residents in neighboring Nepal felt tremors, sparking brief panic. More updates to follow as rescue teams navigate challenging conditions. 💪🆘
