Deadly earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Tibet’s Shigatse region, killing at least 95 people and injuring dozens, with tremors felt in Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of northern India. The quake caused significant infrastructural damage, with over 1,000 houses damaged, and rescue efforts have been hindered by extreme cold temperatures. The Chinese government has deployed 1,500 rescue workers and provided disaster relief aid to the affected areas, as the region is prone to earthquakes due to colliding tectonic plates in the Himalayan region.

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