A strong magnitude-6.8 earthquake shook southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region early Tuesday morning, sending tremors through Tingri County in Xigaze City. The quake struck at 9:05 a.m. local time at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
🌏 What We Know: While details about damage or casualties remain unclear, emergency response teams have been deployed to assess the situation. Xizang, known for its breathtaking Himalayan landscapes 🏔️, is a sparsely populated region, but infrastructure resilience in remote areas is a key concern.
📱 Stay Updated: Local social media users reported feeling strong vibrations, with some sharing videos of swaying lights and furniture. Authorities urge residents to avoid unstable structures and follow official channels for updates.
This quake follows a pattern of seismic activity in the region, which sits near the collision zone of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Scientists call it one of Earth's most geologically active regions 🌐.
