Devastating 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal-Tibet Border: Over 50 Dead
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving over 50 dead, 62 injured, and thousands displaced. Rescue operations underway amidst widespread destruction. Stay updated on this tragic event.
kowshik Reddy
The earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.1, with its epicenter in Tingri County, Shigatse City, Tibet, approximately 93 km northeast of Lobuche, Nepal. At least 53 people have been confirmed dead, with 62 others injured. Numerous buildings have collapsed, and about 1,000 homes have been damaged, leaving many residents trapped under debris. Approximately 1,500 fire and rescue workers, along with 200 soldiers, are engaged in search and rescue operations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for extensive efforts to assist affected residents. The region has experienced multiple aftershocks, with authorities cautioning about the possibility of further seismic activity. Tremors were felt in parts of Nepal and India, including Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal. In Bihar, residents reported feeling the tremors, but no significant damage has been reported. This earthquake is the most powerful recorded in the region within a 200-kilometer radius in the last five years. The area is known for its seismic activity due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Emergency response teams are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped and provide aid to the injured. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and prepared for potential aftershocks.
