More Than 1200 Aftershocks Reported in China's Tibet Region After 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake
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January 9, 2025 13:14
tibet, china - More than 1200 aftershocks, with the strongest measuring 4.4 in magnitude, have been reported in China's Tibet Autonomous Region following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that displaced over 61,000 individuals.
Following the earthquake in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, authorities have reported over 1200 aftershocks, with the most powerful measuring 4.4 in magnitude.
Authorities also shared the information that the earthquake displaced over 61,000 individuals.
The 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck China's Tibet Autonomous Region on January 7 resulted in the loss of 126 lives and left 188 individuals injured.
The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers at 09:05 local time, caused varying degrees of damage to over 3000 structures.
Officials noted that search and rescue operations involving over 14,000 personnel are ongoing, with 407 individuals already rescued from the rubble.