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Strong Earthquake Hits Remote Tibet in Western China, Killing Dozens

Chinese state media said at least 126 people had died in the magnitude 7.1 quake near an area of religious significance in Tibet. It was felt in neighboring Nepal.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Earthquake in Tibet kills over 100 people, China's state media say, with many others feared trapped

A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western China, state media say.

NBC News on MSN · 2d

China says 126 dead after 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet

HONG KONG — A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet ’s holiest cities Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, Chinese state media reported. The earthquake, which was recorded just after 9 a.m. (8 p.m. ET Monday), was centered at a depth of nearly 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Search widens for Tibet quake survivors

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Focus Shifts to Tibet Earthquake Survivors as Search Called Off

Authorities moved more than 45,000 people in earthquake-hit Tibet to shelters in a massive rescue operation at the foot of the Himalayas as they wound down the search in a high-altitude environment where the odds of survival were always slim.

Reuters · 2h

Tally of Tibet earthquake injured rises on third day of search for survivors

China has almost doubled its tally of injured in Tibet's deadly earthquake as rescuers widened a search on Friday for survivors in a remote county near the foothills of the Himalayas, despite dwindling hopes for survival.

Yahoo · 21h

Search for Tibet earthquake survivors called off by authorities

STORY: Chinese officials ended the search for survivors of Tibet's 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, one day after the tremor.They say they're shifting focus to relocating the displaced and treating the injured after pulling a reported 407 people from the rubble.

PHOTO COLLECTION: China Nepal Earthquake

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, people stand amidst damaged houses in the aftermath of an earthquake in Tonglai ...

Global Times7d

China sends experts to assist Vanuatu's post-earthquake response

At the request of the Vanuatu government, China has sent four experts to assist with post-earthquake response in the Pacific island country, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said ...

中国日报网5h

A personal reflection on the Xizang Shigatse earthquake

The earthquake would have been felt there although it is considerably away from more intensely affected areas. Shigatse city ...

21h

Old photo of Turkey quake falsely linked to Tibet jolt

After a devastating earthquake hit China's remote Tibet region, a photo of destroyed buildings and cars spread widely in ...

China Digital Times7h

Massive Earthquake Shakes Tibet, Reveals Danger of Proposed Hydropower Dam

On Tuesday morning, a county in Tibet experienced one of its strongest earthquakes in years. According to official figures, at least 126 people were killed and 188 others injured, and rescue efforts ...