2nd LD: Casualties reported in 6.8-magnitude quake in Xizang

LHASA, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- Casualties were reported after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County in the city of Xigaze in Xizang Autonomous Region at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time).

House collapses were reported in Tonglai Village, located in Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, also known as Shigatse.

The county head of Dingri told Xinhua that the earthquake was distinctly felt in the county.