Strong earthquake jolts southwest China; no word on damage
Nov 17, 2017 | 4:45 PM
BEIJING — A strong earthquake has shaken China’s Tibet region but there’s no immediate word on damage or casualties.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.3 magnitude quake hit at a depth of about 6 miles (10 kilometres) about 36 miles (58 kilometres) northeast of Nyingchi.
The official Xinhua News Agency put the magnitude at 6.9 and says it struck at 6:34 a.m. Beijing time.
The Associated Press