The earthquake caused the collapse of over 300 homes. Xi Jinping calls for maximum efforts in relief efforts.
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The magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred in a mountainous area of Tibet at a depth of 18 km.
The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the Tibet region of China caused at least 16 deaths and 65 injuries and caused the collapse of over 300 homes. The earthquake occurred yesterday at 10.33pm and according to the latest information released by the China Central Television (CCTV) broadcaster, 11 people are in serious conditions. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was located in a mountainous area about 190 kilometers east-northeast of Nagqu and 390 kilometers north-east of Lhasa, the regional capital. The depth of the earthquake was estimated at 18 km.
Xi: "Ensure maximum commitment to rescue operations"
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for maximum efforts in rescue operations and medical assistance. More than 1,600 people from the local county were mobilized for the rescue operation. Supplies have arrived in the region, including 1,000 prefabricated housing units, around 3,000 tents and folding beds, as well as flashlights and winter clothing.
According to its website, the US agency recorded at least seven aftershocks measuring between 4.3 and 5.2, all with a depth of 10 km. Videos published by China's national broadcaster CCTV showed workers fleeing restaurants and objects falling from supermarket shelves at the time of the earthquake.

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