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
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.
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.
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.
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