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Earthquake in Tibet/ Dozens of victims and injured

2025-01-07 08:01:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Earthquake in Tibet/ Dozens of victims and injured

At least 53 people have been confirmed dead and 62 injured after a major earthquake struck the mountainous region of Tibet on Tuesday morning, Chinese state media reported.

The earthquake that struck the holy city of Shigatse in Tibet at around 09:00 local time (01:00 GMT) had a magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), according to data from the US Geological Survey. which also showed a series of aftershocks in the area.

The tremors were also felt in neighboring Nepal and parts of India. Earthquakes are common in the region, which lies on a geological fault line.

Shigatse is considered one of the holiest cities in Tibet. It is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism whose spiritual authority is second only to the Dalai Lama.

Tingri County, near the epicenter of the earthquake, is a popular base for climbers preparing to climb Mount Everest./ CNA





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