New York, Jan. 8 -- A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 in magnitude struck the northern Himalayan foothills near Tibet's Xigaze city on January 7 morning, causing significant destruction and loss of life. At least 126 people lost their lives, and more than 180 were injured as buildings trembled across neighboring regions, including Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
The China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC) reported that the quake hit Dingri County in Xigaze, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region, at 9.05 am (Beijing Time) with a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). According to Chinese state media, 95 fatalities occurred within Tibet alone.
Tremors from the earthquake were also felt across northern India, including Delhi-NCR and parts of Bihar. An...
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