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

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 7 January 2025
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, Bhutan, and India.
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News video: Powerful tremors shake Nepal's capital as quake kills 95 in China's Tibet region

Powerful tremors shake Nepal's capital as quake kills 95 in China's Tibet region 00:39

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...

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