5.3-magnitude quakes hit Tibet

Both were stated to be shallow quakes as they took place not far from the surface of the earth

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Press Trust of India Beijing
Last Updated : May 22 2016 | 10:51 AM IST
Two 5.3-magnitude earthquakes hit parts of Tibet today but no damage was reported so far, Chinese authorities said.

The first quake shook Dinggye County, Xigaze City at 9:48 am, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said.

The epicentre was monitored at a depth of 10 kms, state- run Xinhua news agency reported.

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Another quake hit the area at 10:05 am in Tingri County. Its depth was monitored at 6 kms.

Both were stated to be shallow quakes as they took place not far from the surface of the earth.

Authorities are awaiting reports of damage from the areas.
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First Published: May 22 2016 | 9:42 AM IST

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