US Edition5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes China's Tibet
- On May 12, 2025, at 5:11 a.m. Local time, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in Lazi County, located within Xigaze City in southwestern Tibet.
- The quake occurred due to seismic activity from the Indian tectonic plate pushing into the Eurasian plate along a major fault line beneath the Tibetan Plateau.
- The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, which typically causes stronger shaking and greater damage than deeper quakes in the seismically active region.
- Authorities reported the epicenter at latitude 28.91°N and dispatched emergency teams to assess impacts, while scientists analyze ongoing risks from tectonic shifts.
- The event highlights persistent seismic hazards in Tibet and underscores the need for continued study and preparedness to reduce earthquake damage and casualties.
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