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Prefecture-level city in Tibet, People's Republic of China

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Shigatse: Prefecture-level city in Tibet, People's Republic of China
Shigatse, officially known as Xigazê or Rikaze, is a prefecture-level city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. Its area of jurisdiction, with an area of 182,000 km2 (70,271 sq mi), corresponds to the historical Ü-Tsang region of Tibet.

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Deadly earthquake hits Tibet as rescuers continue to search [Video]

Deadly earthquake hits Tibet as rescuers continue to search

On Tuesday 7 January, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck an outlying district of the city of Shigatse in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
7.1 Magnitude Tibet Earthquake Shocking Aftermath: Buildings Crumbled, Rescue Teams Struggle [Video]

7.1 Magnitude Tibet Earthquake Shocking Aftermath: Buildings Crumbled, Rescue Teams Struggle

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's Tingri county on Tuesday, causing widespread devastation. At least 95 people have been confirmed dead, with more than 130 injured. The earthquake's..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:15Published
Earthquake Latest: Death Toll Mounts Close To 100| 49 Aftershocks Recorded After 7.1-Magnitude [Video]

Earthquake Latest: Death Toll Mounts Close To 100| 49 Aftershocks Recorded After 7.1-Magnitude

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday morning, resulting in at least 95 confirmed deaths and over 130 injuries. The epicenter, located in Tingri County near the border with Nepal,..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:23Published
A second 4.5 magnitude quake hits Tibet, following earlier 7.1 tremor that killed 53 & injured 62 [Video]

A second 4.5 magnitude quake hits Tibet, following earlier 7.1 tremor that killed 53 & injured 62

On January 7, 2025, the Xizang region in Tibet was hit by a second earthquake, measuring 4.5 magnitude, within five hours. Earlier in the day, a 7.1 magnitude quake had struck Dingri County in Xigaze..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:23Published

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