Tibet Earthquake: 53 Dead, Over 60 Injured as Series of Powerful Tremors Shake Region-Watch Live Visuals

Six earthquakes, including a massive 7.1 magnitude quake, rocked Tibet, sending tremors across India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

January 7, 2025: In a devastating turn of events, six powerful earthquakes, with the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, struck Tibet within an hour on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 53 people dead and over 60 injured, according to China’s Xinhua news agency.

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Impact in Tibet:

• Epicenter Damage: Dingri County, near the quake’s epicenter, reported widespread destruction, with several buildings collapsing and infrastructure severely damaged.
• Rescue Operations: Emergency teams have been deployed for rescue and relief efforts as aftershocks continue to rattle the area.

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Tremors Felt in India, Nepal, and Bhutan:

• In India, tremors were strongly felt across Delhi-NCR, Bihar (including Patna), West Bengal, and northeastern states like Assam.
• In Nepal’s Kathmandu, residents rushed out of their homes in panic. A local resident, Meera Adhikari, recounted, “I was sleeping when I felt the bed shaking. I hurriedly grabbed my child and ran to an open ground.”
• Bhutan also experienced noticeable tremors, adding to regional panic.

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Casualties and Injuries:

• Over 53 casualties have been reported so far.
• 62 people are injured, with rescue operations ongoing.

Response and Rescue Efforts:

• Chinese authorities are leading large-scale rescue and evacuation operations in the affected regions.
• Authorities in India, Nepal, and Bhutan are on high alert, monitoring for potential aftershocks and structural damage.

Geological Context:

The region sits on a highly active seismic zone, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide, making it prone to frequent and severe earthquakes.

As rescue efforts continue, authorities across affected regions are urging residents to remain cautious and vigilant in anticipation of possible aftershocks.

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