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Magnitude 7 Earthquake Kills at Least 16 in Tibet

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens, according to Chinese state media and local medics. More than 300 homes were toppled, and residents fled into the cold night air. State TV reported it was the strongest quake to hit the remote Himalayan region in five years.

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

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A magnitude-7.0 earthquake has struck China's Tibet region near the northern city of Nagqu, killing at least 16 people, injuring dozens and collapsing hundreds of homes and livestock sheds, with search-and-rescue efforts continuing and aftershocks recorded.

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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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Powerful Earthquake in Tibet Kills at Least 16

Dozens were injured and more than 300 homes were toppled by the 7.0-magnitude quake, which sent residents fleeing into the cold night air, state media said.

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Tibet earthquake kills at least 16 people, injures dozens: state media

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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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