Shafaq News/ A strong earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China’sHimalayan region on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and injuring 130,according to Chinese state media. The tremors were felt across neighboringNepal, Bhutan, and northern India.
The earthquake hit at 9:05 a.m. local time (01:05 GMT) in Tingri County,a rural area near the northern gateway to Mount Everest, at a depth of 10kilometers (6.2 miles).
The China Earthquake Networks Centre recorded its magnitude as 6.8,while the US Geological Survey measured it at 7.1.
Destruction and Aftershocks
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported extensive damage in Tingri andsurrounding areas. “The tremors were extremely strong in Tingri and itssurroundings. Many buildings near the epicenter have collapsed,” CCTV said.
More than 50 aftershocks were recorded within three hours of the initialquake, prompting authorities to close the Mount Everest scenic area on theChinese side. The epicenter was just 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the world’shighest peak.
Despite being in a seismically active region, Chinese authorities notedthat this was the strongest earthquake in the area in five years.
Relief Efforts Underway
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "comprehensiveefforts" to rescue affected residents, minimize casualties, and ensureadequate shelter during the harsh winter.
The Ministry of Emergency Management announced the deployment of around1,500 firefighters and rescue workers, alongside 200 soldiers, to search forsurvivors and assess damages. Emergency supplies were also dispatched to theaffected region.
Authorities in China, Nepal, and neighboring countries remain on highalert for potential aftershocks and long-term impacts.
Regional Impact
In Nepal, tremors were strongly felt in northeastern regions, althoughno major casualties were reported. Residents in Kathmandu, located 400kilometers (250 miles) from the epicenter, rushed into the streets in panicwhen the quake struck.
The quake’s impact extended to Bhutan and India’s northern regions,though no significant damage or casualties were reported.
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