7.1 quake, 75km from Everest, kills 126 in Tibet

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 2 days ago
A powerful earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near Tibet's holy city, killing at least 126 people and injuring around 188. Buildings were damaged across Shigatse region, and over 1,000 houses were damaged. Rescue efforts are underway amidst freezing temperatures. The quake's impact was felt in neighbouring Nepal,...

Video credit: AFP English
Published 2 days ago -  00:39
Powerful tremors shake Nepal's capital as quake kills 95 in China's Tibet region
A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings", state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India. The powerful quake struck Tingri county with a magnitude of 6.8 near the border with Nepal at 9:05 am, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The US Geological Survey reported the tremor as magnitude 7.1.

You are here


Related videos from verified sources

A second 4.5 magnitude quake hits Tibet, following earlier 7.1 tremor that killed 53 & injured 62 03:23
Credit: Oneindia - Published 2 days ago 


Devastating Earthquake Videos from Tibet: People on Roads, Widespread Destruction After Tremors 03:14
Credit: Oneindia - Published 2 days ago 


You might like