Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 people in China’s Tibet, Xinhua reports

The powerful earthquake has killed 16 people and wounded 32 so far, local medics reported.

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A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Tibet region late on Thursday, and casualties have been reported, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities.

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Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 people in China’s Tibet, Xinhua reports

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Casualties reported after 7.0 quake strikes China's Tibet - state media

A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Tibet region late on Thursday, and casualties have been reported, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities.

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