7.1 quake, 75km from Everest, kills 126 in Tibet
A powerful earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near Tibet's holy city, killing at least 126 people and injuring around 188. Buildings were damaged across Shigatse region, and over 1,000 houses were damaged. Rescue efforts are underway amidst freezing temperatures. The quake's impact was felt in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
A powerful earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near Tibet's holy city, killing at least 126 people and injuring around 188. Buildings were damaged across Shigatse region, and over 1,000 houses were damaged. Rescue efforts are underway amidst freezing temperatures. The quake's impact was felt in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
