7.1-Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet: 126 Dead

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Tingri County in Tibet on January 7, 2025, at 9:05 a.m. local time, resulting in at least 126 deaths and over 130 injuries. The quake caused significant devastation, damaging approximately 3,000 homes and leading to a major rescue operation involving more than 3,000 personnel. Rescue efforts are complicated by ongoing aftershocks, sub-zero temperatures, and the remote mountainous terrain. The quake's impact was felt as far as Nepal, Bhutan, and India, causing panic and structural damage in these regions. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for comprehensive rescue efforts, while international condolences have been extended by leaders like Russia's Vladimir Putin. The epicenter was located near the northern gateway to the Everest region, highlighting the area's seismic vulnerability due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.