China: a magnitude 6.8 earthquake kills at least 53 people in the Tibet autonomous region

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Devastating Earthquake in Tibet: 53 Dead and Extensive Damage

A powerful earthquake shakes the Tibet Autonomous Region, striking near the China-Nepal border.

On Tuesday, January 7, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit the Tibet Autonomous Region in southwestern China, leaving at least 53 dead, 62 injured, and causing numerous buildings to collapse. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Dingri County, near the China-Nepal border. According to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), the quake struck at 9:05 AM local time. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a magnitude of 7.1. The tremor was felt as far as Nepal, particularly in areas close to the Everest Base Camp.

Aftershocks and Extreme Weather Complicate Rescue Efforts

Videos aired by CCTV show partially destroyed homes, collapsed roofs, and debris scattered across the ground. Rescue teams were quick to respond, but freezing temperatures, dropping to as low as -18°C at night, are hampering search and rescue operations. Dingri County, with approximately 62,000 residents, is situated at high altitude, near the Chinese side of Mount Everest.

Aftershocks followed, with the strongest reaching a magnitude of 4.4. This earthquake is the strongest recorded in the region in five years. The risk of further tremors remains high, although there is no sign of a larger-scale transmission at this point. Local authorities continue to assess the damage, while thousands remain affected by this tragedy.

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