A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Zadoi County in northwest China’s Qinghai Province today, two days after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Tibet, claiming 16 lives and injuring 76.

 

According to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, the latest quake struck at 2:09 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) at a depth of 10 kilometres. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were received from the affected region.

 

Meanwhile, in Tibet, rescue and relief operations continue following the earthquake, with more than 12,400 residents evacuated from affected areas. Authorities have deployed over 2,500 rescue personnel, while relief supplies are being delivered and temporary resettlement sites established to support those affected.

 

The region has recorded 834 aftershocks, including eight measuring between 4.0 and 4.9 in magnitude.