A magnitude 7.1 earthquake devastated parts of Tibet, China, resulting in significant casualties and widespread damage.
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 (recorded as 6.8 by China ) struck Tibet on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and injuring 130 others. The tremor, which occurred at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers, was centered about 75 kilometers northeast of Mount Everest . Authorities reported that approximately 1,000 houses were damaged in the quake. The earthquake triggered dozens of aftershocks, prompting the closure of the Mount Everest scenic area on the Chinese side.
Rescue teams are working amidst the rubble in affected areas
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