A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck the Tibet Autonomous Region near the Nepal border on January 7, 2025, resulting in at least 95 fatalities and 130 injuries.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Tibet’s Tingri County, approximately 50 miles northeast of Mount Everest, at a depth of about 10 kilometers.
The quake caused significant destruction, with over 1,000 homes collapsing in Tingri County.
The tremors were felt across neighboring regions, including Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, as well as parts of India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
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In response to the disaster, Chinese authorities have mobilized extensive rescue operations, deploying over 1,500 firefighters and rescue workers to the affected areas.
President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of prioritizing rescue efforts and has allocated 100 million yuan (approximately $13.6 million) for relief operations.
The region remains at risk of aftershocks, with magnitudes up to 4.4 reported, further complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
The earthquake has also led to the closure of the Everest region to tourists as a precautionary measure.
This event underscores the seismic vulnerability of the Himalayan region, which is prone to earthquakes due to the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
The international community has expressed condolences and stands in solidarity with the affected populations during this challenging time.
