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Massive earthquake of 7 magnitude hit Myanmar on Wednesday evening resulting in strong tremors in Tibet.
Updated : Apr 13, 2016, 08:26 PM IST
Strong tremors, lasting for about a minute, were felt in Tibet after a 7.2-magnitude quake hit Myanmar on Wednesday.
State-run Xinhua news agency said the tremors were felt in Lhasa, the regional capital of the Tibet Autonomous region. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Residents were seen rushing out of their houses. According to China Earthquake Networks Centre, a 7.2 magnitude quake jolted Myanmar on Wednesday. The epicentre was at a depth of 130 kilometres, the centre said in a statement.