7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet, killing 16; hundreds of houses collapse

Beijing, Oct 23 (UNI) A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous region of Tibet on October 22, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicentre was 183 kms East-Northeast of the city of Nagqu in the Tibet region. The quake caused widespread damage, with at least 339 houses collapsing, while rescue teams were dispatched to the affected area, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency. Based on the state media CCTV information, Railway services through the region were also suspended as authorities assessed the extent of the destruction and stepped up…