Tag #Himalayan Earthquake

What were the immediate human and infrastructural consequences of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet?

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 (USGS) or 6.8 (CENC) struck Dingri, Tibet, on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and injuring 130. Over 1,000 houses were damaged, and tremors were felt in Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of India. This event highlights the vulnerability of remote, high-altitude regions to seismic events.