At Least 32 Killed as 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tibet, Tremors Felt in Nepal and India
Nepalese residents watch from outside their homes in Kathmandu after feeling the tremors of an earthquake. PHOTO: AP
In Summary:
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Tibet and Nepal, killing at least 32 people and injuring 38 others.
Tremors were felt across Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, but no fatalities have been reported from Nepal so far.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous regions of Tibet and Nepal on Tuesday morning, causing widespread damage and claiming at least 32 lives.
The earthquake's epicenter was in Tibet's Dingri County, near Xigaze City, at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.
China’s earthquake center reported a slightly lower magnitude of 6.8. The tremors also injured 38 people in Tibet, while there were n...
