As a result of a strong earthquake in one of the high mountainous regions of Tibet, more than 50 people were killed and many buildings collapsed.
Xinhua News Agency, citing the regional disaster management headquarters, reports:
“As of Tuesday afternoon, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tingri County, Shigajie City, Xizang Autonomous Region, killing 53 people and injuring 62 others.”
The China Seismological Network Center (CENC) reported that an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale occurred around 9 a.m. local time in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, near the border with Nepal. The source of the earthquake was at a depth of 10 km.
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hit Dongri, Shekatse, Tibet, today. pic.twitter.com/wS1YGvStoZ— Palden Gyal (@Gyal_1959) January 7, 2025
The United States Geological Survey (USGC) reported an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale 177 km southwest of the city of Shigatse. Tremors were also felt in Nepal's capital Kathmandu. State broadcaster CCTV reported:
“Tingri County and its surrounding areas experienced very strong tremors and many buildings near the epicenter collapsed.”
Images from the scene show destroyed houses and debris scattered everywhere. Chinese media report that local authorities are inspecting populated areas in the county to assess the consequences of the earthquake. Dozens of aftershocks have already been recorded, the strongest had a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale.
Tibet 7.1'lik depremle yıkıldı…
Deprem, Hindistan'ın Bihar, Assam ve Batı Bengal gibi eyaletlerinde de hissedildi#dunya https://t.co/3cqerKqAK8 pic.twitter.com/RNnas3tFm1
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According to forecasters, the temperature in Tingri is around -8°C and will drop to -18°C on Tuesday evening. writes Air Force. About 62 thousand people live in the highland county. Earthquakes occur frequently in the region, but today's tremors were the most powerful in five years, CENC said.
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