
An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Changdu in Tibet on Wednesday morning, the China Earthquake Networks Center said.
The epicenter was monitored at 31.99 degrees north latitude and 94.94 degrees east longitude, with a depth of seven kilometers, according to China's (Xinhua) News Agency. Local authorities have said casualties are likely.
Chief of Kata Town said that he is aware of casualties in Guodong Village, some 10 km from the township seat. He said he had already seen two injured people while on his way to the village for rescue.
Roads leading to the village have caved in. Township authorities have sent machinery for emergency repairs and to assist quake relief.
Source: QNA
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