North News
New Delhi, January 7
At least 126 people have been killed after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across the Himalayas, including neighboring Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of northern India, the news outlet CNN reported.
The quake hit at 9:05 a.m. local time at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and was followed by several aftershocks, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake caused widespread destruction, toppling homes in remote Himalayan villages and rocking a nearby Tibetan holy city, while also shaking the Mount Everest base camp, the news outlet said.
Quoting the Chinese state media, the news outlet The Guardian reported that at least 95 people dead and 130 others injured, with the most affected area being Tingri, a region near Mount Everest, which is home to about 62,000 people. The area is less developed than Tibet’s capital, Lhasa, and faces challenges due to its mountainous terrain.
Tremors from the quake were felt as far as Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, where residents fled their homes, and in the northern Indian state of Bihar. The quake caused significant damage, with over 1,000 houses reported destroyed. Aftershocks, some reaching magnitudes up to 4.4, continued throughout the day, the news outlet said.
The Dalai Lama expressed deep sadness over the tragedy, offering prayers for those affected. More than 1,500 firefighters and rescue workers have been deployed to the area, and around 22,000 items, including tents, coats, and quilts, have been sent to provide aid.
