A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s Shigatse region, killing over 120, injuring hundreds, and leaving thousands displaced as rescue efforts continue in freezing temperatures.
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Shigatse region of Tibet on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 126 people dead and hundreds injured, according to Chinese authorities.
The quake, with its epicenter near Tingri County—just 80 km north of Mount Everest—caused widespread destruction, flattening homes and forcing residents to endure freezing temperatures as rescue efforts continue.
Shigatse, home to 800,000 people and a significant hub of Tibetan Buddhism, witnessed severe damage, with many homes reduced to rubble. Tremors were felt across neighboring countries, including Nepal, Bhutan, and India. The quake triggered over 150 aftershocks, further destabilizing the region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for all-out rescue efforts, with more than 1,500 personnel and 22,000 relief items, including tents and coats, dispatched to the affected areas.
The Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader, expressed his condolences, while Chinese authorities closed the Everest region to tourists as a precaution. This earthquake adds to the region's history of seismic activity due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
The situation remains dire, with temperatures plunging to -16°C overnight and rescue teams racing against time to aid survivors and rebuild shattered communities.
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