Rescue efforts under way after earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120
The magnitude 6.8 quake's epicentre was in China's Tibet region, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain. An initial survey showed 3,609 homes had been destroyed in the Shigatse region of Tibet,
Chinese media also reported that as of 10 a.m. local time, multiple aftershocks were recorded, the largest of which was 4.4.
Chinese state media said at least 126 people had died in the magnitude 7.1 quake near an area of religious significance in ...
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said more than 1,000 homes were damaged in the barren and sparsely populated region.
Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India.
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