World · Singapore Bureau
Powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet region
A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 has struck China's southwestern Tibet region, according to seismic monitoring authorities. The tremor occurred late Thursday evening local time.
LSN Singapore ·
The earthquake struck at approximately 10:33 p.m. local time on Thursday, as recorded by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), the country's official seismic monitoring body.
The southwestern Tibetan plateau region has experienced considerable seismic activity historically, situated along major fault lines that periodically generate substantial tremors. The area's geological complexity and tectonic setting make it one of China's most earthquake-prone zones.
Details regarding the earthquake's precise epicenter, depth, and any potential damage or casualties were not immediately available. Authorities typically require several hours to fully assess the impact of earthquakes of this magnitude.
The CENC continues to monitor the situation and is expected to release further information as assessments progress. Residents across the broader region may have felt the tremor, which at magnitude 7.0 is considered a major earthquake capable of causing significant structural damage in populated areas.