Tibet Earthquake

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Tibet trapped over 400 people, killed 126, and injured 188. The quake caused extensive damage in the region, with over 3,600 homes destroyed. Rescuers faced challenges due to sub-zero temperatures and aftershocks. The earthquake was one of the most powerful in recent years.

Key Points

  • Magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Tingri, Tibet
  • Extensive damage with 3,609 homes destroyed
  • Over 30,000 people affected by the quake relocated
  • China, Nepal, and northern India often hit by earthquakes due to tectonic plate collision

Pros

  • Over 400 people trapped by rubble were rescued
  • No deaths reported in Nepal or elsewhere
  • Efforts to relocate affected people and provide emergency shelters

Cons

  • 126 people killed and 188 injured on the Tibetan side
  • Extensive damage with over 3,600 homes destroyed in the Shigatse region
  • Risk of rapid hypothermia due to sub-zero temperatures