As a result of the earthquake, serious damage was recorded in the region, resulting in huge material losses.
In the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, near the border of Nepal and India, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 occurred on the morning of January 7. More than 50 deaths are already known. This was reported by Xinhua.
It was learned that at least 53 people died due to the earthquake, and more than 60 were injured. Rescue operations are ongoing in the area, so the death toll may rise.
About 1,500 firefighters and rescuers were involved in searching for people from the ruins.
As a result of the earthquake, serious damage was recorded in the region, resulting in huge material losses.
According to seismologists, the epicenter of the earthquake was 181 km north of the Indian city of Darjeeling, approximately 87 km northeast of Everest.
Mortality update
53 dead in the earthquake in the Tibet region and 100 injured when there was a strong earthquake #earthquake hit #Tibet region on Tuesday.
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— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) January 7, 2025
We remind you that in Vanuatu, as a result of a strong earthquake, 14 people died and 200 were injured.
Earlier, a magnitude 7 earthquake occurred off the northern coast of California. A tsunami warning has been issued for a large portion of the California and Oregon coasts.
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