Tibet: Dozens Killed After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes
Wednesday, 8 January 2025 () By Tashi Wangchuk, Dolkar, Tenzin Pema, and Taejun Kang
At least 126 people were killed and 188 others were injured after a powerful earthquake hit Tibet on Tuesday morning, according to Chinese state media, with the tremors felt in multiple regions in neighboring countries of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
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 City, leaving at least 53 people dead and 62 injured. Extensive damage was reported, including the...
A powerful earthquake in Tibet has claimed the lives of at least 95 people, with many others injured and homes destroyed. The tremors hit the region near the Nepal border, causing widespread devastation. The Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader, has expressed his deep sadness over the tragic loss of life and destruction, offering prayers for the victims and their families. In this video, we take a closer look at the impact of this devastating earthquake and the heartfelt condolences shared by the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan community. Stay tuned for updates and further coverage on the aftermath of this disaster.
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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 epicenter, located near the Nepal border, rocked remote Himalayan villages and the holy city of Shigatse, around 180 km away. Tremors were felt in neighboring Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of northern India. Over 1,000 homes were damaged, and many areas have become inaccessible due to collapsed buildings and landslides. Rescue operations are underway, with over 200 soldiers deployed and 1,500 more on standby. Despite the ongoing efforts, aftershocks continue, complicating rescue efforts. Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged full-scale efforts to minimize casualties and provide shelter to those affected in freezing conditions.
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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, caused widespread devastation across remote Himalayan villages and nearby areas, including Shigatse city. Over 1,000 homes were damaged, and rescue efforts, including military support and air force involvement, are ongoing. The earthquake also caused significant damage in the region, with 49 aftershocks recorded. Tremors were felt as far as Nepal and northern India
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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck the mountainous region of western China, near the Nepal border, leaving devastation in its wake. The epicenter was in Tingri, a rural county in Tibet, where buildings crumbled, roads were damaged, and entire villages felt the impact. In this video, we showcase the aftermath of the earthquake, with visuals of destruction, debris, and ongoing rescue operations. The earthquake has caused significant casualties and damage across China, Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India, highlighting the seismic activity in the region due to the collision of tectonic plates.
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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.
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