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M6.8 earthquake in SW China's Xizang claims at least 95 lives and injures 130

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At 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, a magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County, Xigaze City, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, causing significant casualties.

At a press conference held this afternoon, Xigaze City authorities reported that, as of 3 p.m., the earthquake had resulted in at least 95 fatalities and 130 injuries, according to preliminary assessments.

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