M7.0 earthquake strikes near Nagqu, Tibet; damage assessment pending

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck 183 km ENE of Nagqu, China, at a shallow depth of 10 km, with preliminary shaking intensity VIII. The event occurred in a sparsely populated high-altitude region, but the shallow depth and intensity suggest potential for infrastructure damage, particularly to roads, buildings, and lifelines. Damage and casualty reports are not yet available; the USGS PAGER alert is pending.

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