Two moderate earthquakes struck southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region within minutes on Monday evening, rattling residents but causing no immediate damage.
The China Earthquake Networks Center reported a magnitude-4.9 tremor hit Dingri County in Xigaze at 8:57 p.m. local time, followed by a stronger magnitude-5.0 quake just one minute later . While the back-to-back shakes caused alarm, local authorities confirmed no casualties or structural damage have been reported so far.
Seismic activity is common in this mountainous region near the Himalayas, where tectonic plates collide . 'Our teams are monitoring aftershocks and conducting field assessments,' a CENC spokesperson stated. Residents described feeling 'sudden intense shaking' followed by rapid vibrations, with many temporarily evacuating buildings as a precaution.
Emergency response units remain on standby as nightfall complicates initial damage evaluations. Travelers planning visits to Mount Everest Base Camp (located in Dingri County) are advised to check for updates .
. While the back-to-back shakes caused alarm, local authorities confirmed no casualties or structural damage have been reported so far.
. 'Our teams are monitoring aftershocks and conducting field assessments,' a CENC spokesperson stated. Residents described feeling 'sudden intense shaking' followed by rapid vibrations, with many temporarily evacuating buildings as a precaution.
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