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At least 95 people killed in a strong earthquake in Tibet near China's border with Nepal

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The earthquake that struck the Tibet region on Tuesday morning had a magnitude of 7.1, according to Chinese state media. The epicenter of the quake was located near the city of Shigatse, one of Tibet's holiest cities, at a depth of approximately 10km. Rescue efforts have been hindered by strong aftershocks and freezing temperatures. More than 1,000 houses have been damaged, with some reports indicating that over 1,700 homes were destroyed in a county with a population of 60,000 people.

  1. CN
    Xinhua News Agency
    1. A total of 95 people have been confirmed dead and 130 others injured as of 3 pm (0700 GMT) Tuesday.
    2. Fifty-three people have been confirmed dead, and 62 others injured as of Tuesday noon, after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County in the city of Xigaze in Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region at 9:05 am Tuesday.
    3. A reporter learned from the Tibet Autonomous Region earthquake bureau that people have been killed, involving three townships including Changsuo township, Quluo township, and Cuoguo township in Dingri county.
  2. CN
    Tenzin Lekshay
    Central Tibetan Administration
    1. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the extensive destruction of property in Tibet following the recent series of earthquakes. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving families. We are holding a prayer service in remembrance and solidarity.
  3. CN
    Xi Jinping
    Chinese Communist Party
    1. We must … repair damaged infrastructure as soon as possible, arrange basic living arrangements for the people, and ensure people are safe and warm through the winter.
  4. NP
    Jagat Prasad Bhusal
    1. It shook quite strongly here, everyone is awake, but we don't know about any damages yet.
  5. NP
    Rishiram Tiwari
    1. We felt a very strong earthquake. So far we have not received any report of injuries or physical loss.
  6. RU
    Vladimir Putin
    Krem­lin
    1. Russia shares the grief of those who have lost relatives and close ones as a result of this natural disaster, and hopes for a speedy recovery.
  7. CN
    Dalai Lama
    1. I offer my prayers for those who have lost their lives and extend my wishes for a swift recovery to all who have been injured.
  8. NP
    Ang Tshering Sherpa
    Nepal Mountaineering Association
    1. Although most people migrate to lower land during winter season, some are still there.

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  1. At least 126 people killed in a powerful earthquake in Tibet as rescuers rush for survivors in freezing weather conditions

sources

  1. 1.The New York Times
  2. 2.The Times of India
  3. 3.Al Jazeera
  4. 4.France 24
  5. 5.BBC
  6. 6.Le Monde
  7. 7.The Guardian
  8. 8.The Washington Post
  9. 9.CTV News
  10. 10.ABC News (Australia)
  11. 11.Daily Sabah
  12. 12.Agence France-Presse

perspectives

  1. 1.Natural Disasters
  2. 2.Earthquakes
  3. 3.Building collapse

countries

  1. 1.AfghanistanAF
  2. 2.AustraliaAU
  3. 3.BhutanBT
  4. 4.ChinaCN
  5. 5.GermanyDE
  6. 6.Hong KongHK
  7. 7.IndiaIN
  8. 8.NepalNP
  9. 9.Russian FederationRU

organizations

  1. 1.US Geological ServiceUS
  2. 2.China Earthquake Networks Center
  3. 3.People's Liberation Army Western Theater
  4. 4.China Meteorological AdministrationCN
  5. 5.China University of Geosciences
  6. 6.National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority
  7. 7.National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center
  8. 8.Nepal Mountaineering Association
  9. 9.Nepal Police
  10. 10.Central Tibetan Administration
  11. 11.Geoscience Australia
  12. 12.Krem­linRU

persons

  1. 1.Xi JinpingCN
  2. 2.Panchen Lama
  3. 3.Dalai LamaCN
  4. 4.David Pierson
  5. 5.Jagat Prasad BhusalNP
  6. 6.Jigme Dorje
  7. 7.Ma Lianqiang
  8. 8.Rishiram TiwariNP
  9. 9.Tenzin LekshayCN
  10. 10.Bhadra Sharma
  11. 11.Bishwa Prakash Sharma
  12. 12.Katrina Yu

technicals

  1. 1.Mount Everest
  2. 2.Himalayas
  3. 3.Buddhism
  4. 4.Khumbu Glacier
  5. 5.Nobel Prize
  6. 6.Yarlung Zangbo River