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Magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet, at least 16 dead, 32 injured

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Kathmandu. At least 16 people died and 32 were injured when a 7-magnitude earthquake hit Xijang Autonomous Region in southwest China. According to the city's emergency management bureau, the earthquake occurred at 10:33 p.m. on Thursday in Bakken County, Naghu city.

Among the injured in the earthquake, the condition of 11 people is serious and 21 people have minor injuries. According to reports up to 2:25 on Friday morning, more than 300 houses have been destroyed by the earthquake. The work is being done to collect detailed information about the damage caused by the earthquake. Rescue and relief operations are continuing in the affected areas, officials said.

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