China hit by a magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet. No casualties reported

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), cited by AFP. The earthquake occurred at 10:33 p.m. local time, or 5:33 p.m. Romanian time.

The epicenter was located approximately 190 kilometers east-northeast of the city of Nagchu and about 390 kilometers northeast of Lhasa. The earthquake occurred in an area far from the region's main urban centers.

In an initial assessment, authorities reported no casualties. No information was immediately provided about possible material damage or affected buildings either. The situation is still being assessed, and data on the earthquake's intensity and impact may be updated as local teams inspect the area.

Tibet is located in a region with high seismic activity, at the intersection of major tectonic plates. Powerful earthquakes in this area can be felt across wide areas, but the first information available after the earthquake indicated that there were no casualties.