95 dead after earthquake hits Xizang
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As of 3 pm on Tuesday, a total of 95 individuals have been confirmed dead and 130 others injured following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Dingri county in Shigatse, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region at 9:05 am on Tuesday, according to a news briefing conducted by the county's authorities on the ongoing rescue efforts.
During the news conference, all attendees stood up and observed a moment of silence to honor the victims.
The earthquake's epicenter was situated in the county's Tsogo township, where approximately 6,900 residents lived within a 20-km radius, encompassing approximately 27 villages.
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