Tremors of Tragedy: 100+ Killed as Earthquake Hits Tibet, Nepal, India, and China

Jan 07, 2025 Komal Das

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Tibet on Tuesday, killing 100+ people and damaging 1,000+ buildings. Tremors were felt in Nepal and India

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The earthquake, recorded at 6:35 am, was followed by two aftershocks: a 4.7 magnitude at 7:02 am and a 4.9 magnitude at 7:07 am

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The initial quake's depth was 10 km, with China measuring it at 6.8 magnitude. The epicenter was 75 km northeast of Mount Everest, in Dingri County, home to 62,000 people

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The quake injured 62 people and caused widespread damage in Tingri County. It was the strongest in five years, with footage showing destruction in Lhatse County

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The collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates causes the region's geological activity. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal in 2015 killed nearly 9,000 people

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The earthquake was felt in Bhutan, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand, but no casualties have been reported in India. Rescue efforts continue in Tibet

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