Earthquake in Tibet Kills More Than 30 People
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The disaster destroyed several buildings. The epicenter was in the Dingri district, where the search for people continues, Orda.kz reports.
On January 5, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 occurred in the Tibet Autonomous Region of southwestern China. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter was 163 km southwest of Shigatse, the second-largest city in the region, and was located at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers.
Several buildings in the Dingri district were utterly destroyed, making it the hardest-hit area. According to the latest reports from Chinese media, 32 people have died, and 38 others have been injured. The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts are still underway.
The natural disaster was also felt in neighboring Nepal and India. As of the morning of January 6, several aftershocks were recorded in the affected area, with the strongest reaching a magnitude of 4.4.
Original Author: Ruslan Loginov
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