A sad incident has been reported around the borders of China and Nepal on Tuesday, January 07, 2025.
According to the reports, an earthquake of about 6.8 (China) and 7.1(USA) magnitude struck the region, with 188 injured, while 126 have been confirmed dead.
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The Chinese State CCTV reported that over 1000 homes have been affected by the earthquake, and that 1500 personnel have been employed to search the ruins and rescue victims.
The earthquake occurred in a town called Tibet, outside China, but still under the political stretch of China where Beijing’s military are deployed.
The area which includes some parts of Nepal and 50 miles to Mount Everest, according to reports have experienced 10 earthquakes for the past decade.
Watch CCTV footage of the earthquake below:
