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A powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake rocked Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 95 people dead and 130 injured. The quake struck at 9:05 a.m. local time, collapsing homes and triggering landslides in the mountainous region.
Local authorities confirmed the casualty figures during an afternoon press conference, calling it the deadliest seismic event in the area in decades. Rescue teams are scrambling to reach remote villages as aftershocks continue to rattle the region.
Xizang, known for its high-altitude terrain and cultural landmarks, sits near one of the world’s most active tectonic boundaries. The disaster highlights the challenges of emergency response in isolated communities. Stay tuned for updates as recovery efforts unfold.
Stay tuned for updates as recovery efforts unfold.
