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Strong earthquake kills at least 126 people in western China

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.

The New York Times · 2d

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.

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 on MSN · 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.

ComingSoon on MSN2d

China Earthquake Reaches Magnitude 6.8 in Tibet & Nepal

A major earthquake hit a secluded region of Tibet on the morning of January 7, resulting in considerable destruction.

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 ...

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China building world’s BIGGEST DAM in controversial $137bn megaproject – but it’s in a high-risk earthquake zone

CHINA has given the green light to plans for the world’s largest hydropower dam, despite protests from neighbouring countries ...

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Dalai Lama offers prayers for Tibet earthquake victims

The Dalai Lama has offered prayers for victims of the powerful earthquake that hit the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet earlier this week. More than 120 people have been killed in the disaster.

At least 126 dead, scores injured in 6.8 magnitude earthquake near holy city in Tibet, Chinese media reports

Chinese media also reported that as of 10 a.m. local time, multiple aftershocks were recorded, the largest of which was 4.4.

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