7.0 earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16, injures 76
A powerful magnitude 7.0 quake struck southwestern Tibet late Thursday, prompting evacuations and search-and-rescue efforts.
At least 16 people are dead after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China late Thursday, damaging hundreds of homes and sending thousands of people to safer areas. Updated reports Friday said 76 people were injured, UPI reported.