Consequences of the 7-magnitude earthquake in Tibet

Earthquake details

A 7-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Tibet region of China. According to the US Geological Survey, the tremors occurred at 22:33 local time, although according to rustavi2, the disaster was recorded on Thursday at 22:30. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Baken County of the Nagchu region. According to the Chinese state television channel CCTV, this is the strongest earthquake to occur in the region in the last five years. 1TV+6

Casualties and injured

At least 16 people have died as a result of the disaster. Information regarding the number of injured varies: 1tv and rustavi2-fb report 32 injured, while interpressnews, mtavari-fb and tvpirveli report 54 injured. According to 1tv, the condition of 11 of the injured is critical, which mtavari-fb also confirms. 1TV+6

Rescue operation and damage

More than 300 houses and auxiliary structures were damaged or collapsed as a result of the earthquake. Electricity supply in the region was largely cut off. Local authorities declared a state of emergency and sent rescue teams. More than 12,400 people were evacuated from the disaster zone. Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed the relevant agencies to carry out rescue operations and provide assistance to the injured. 1TV+3