#Tibet Earthquake: 6.3 Magnitude Tremors Shake Northeast Of Country

Local Editor

A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake has shaken China's Tibet region.

There was no immediate detail given on the damage caused or number of casualties.

The US Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of about 6 miles about 36 miles northeast of Nyingchi.

China's official Xinhua News Agency put the magnitude at 6.9 and said it struck at 6.34am local time.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team