5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tibet, No Casualties Reported
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May 12, 2025 06:30
beijing - A 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet's Shigatse city, with emergency services deployed and no reported casualties. Recent history of seismic activity in the region highlighted.
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Tibet, specifically Shigatse city, at 05:11 local time, with a depth of 10 kilometers. The Chinese Earthquake Administration has dispatched emergency services, and as of now, no casualties have been reported.
Recent Seismic History in Tibet
In January, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tingri district, Tibet, claimed over 120 lives, located approximately 240 kilometers from Shigatse.