Tibet was shaken by a strong earthquake, at least 16 people have died

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake in southwestern Tibet has resulted in at least 16 fatalities and 54 injuries, with hundreds of buildings collapsed. The quake struck near Nagqu, mobilizing over 1,600 rescue workers. The USGS reported the earthquake occurred at 10:33 PM local time on Thursday, with an epicenter located 191 kilometers northeast of Nagqu at a depth of 18 kilometers. This is the strongest earthquake in the region in five years, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for rescue and healthcare support. The area is at a high altitude, with temperatures expected to drop to minus 9 degrees Celsius and snowfall predicted in the coming days.